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Appetizer & Snack

Popcorn Shrimp

This crispy shrimp appetizer has cajun-spiced cornmeal batter and is just right for dipping.

Ingredients :

    Vegetable oil, for frying
    ½ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
    ¼ cup fine cornmeal
    ¼ cup cornstarch
    2 teaspoons smoked paprika
    2 teaspoons onion powder
    1 teaspoon garlic powder
    ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
    1 teaspoon dried oregano
    1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme leaves (or ½ teaspoon dried thyme)
    Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
    1 pound peeled, deveined small shrimp (50 to 60), patted dry
    1 large egg
    ¼ cup whole milk
    Lemon wedges and parsley, for serving
    Tartar Sauce and Spicy Cocktail Sauce, for serving

Direction :

    Heat oil; whisk flour, cornstarch, and seasonings:
    In a small, heavy pot or large saucepan, heat 2 inches oil over medium until a deep-fat thermometer registers 365°F; adjust heat as necessary to maintain temperature. Meanwhile, whisk together flour, cornmeal, cornstarch, paprika, onion powder, garlic powder, cayenne, oregano, and thyme; season with 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper.
    Toss shrimp with half flour mixture:
    In another bowl or a resealable plastic bag, toss shrimp with half of flour mixture to evenly coat.
    Add egg and milk to other half of flour:
    Whisk egg and milk into remaining flour mixture until smooth.
    Dip shrimp in batter in batches:
    Working in four batches, dip coated shrimp in batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl.
    Fry shrimp:
    Fry, stirring a few times, until batter is crisp and golden brown and shrimp are just cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes a batch.
    Keep cooked shrimp warm and cook remaining batches:
    Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet lined with a wire rack in a preheated 200°F oven (to keep crisp and warm). Return oil to 365°F between batches. Serve shrimp warm, with lemon wedges, parsley, and sauces.