Cajun Popcorn Shrimp

This Cajun popcorn shrimp recipe is quick, easy and so good! Sweet shrimp, marinated in Cajun seasoning, then coated in breadcrumbs and fried until golden.

Course Main Dishes

Cuisine American

Keyword fried food, Prawns, seafood, shrimp

Prep Time 1 hour

Cook Time 6 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 6 minutes

Servings Servings

Calories 548kcal

Ingredients

Ingredients:

1 pound 51 - 60 count peeled and deveined prawns, thawed if frozen
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons olive oil
1/2- 3/4 cup flour
2 eggs
2/3 cup plain dry bread crumbs
2/3 cup panko bread crumbs
oil for frying
kosher salt

Instructions

In a bowl combine shrimp, cajun seasoning and olive oil. Stir to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
When you are ready to start cooking, heat 1/2 inch of oil in a saucepan over medium heat.
Place the flour in one bowl. Place the egg in a second bowl. In the third bowl combine the plain and panko bread crumbs.
First dredge the shrimp in the flour, shake off any excess. Dip the floured shrimp into the egg and then dredge in the bread crumb mixture. Repeat until all shrimp are coated.
Drop a few bread crumbs in the oil to see if its hot enough, if it sizzles, it is. Fry the shrimp in batches for 4-6 minutes or until golden brown. Be careful not to over crowd the pan. Transfer finished shrimp to paper towel lined plate. Sprinkle with kosher salt. Serve hot.

Notes

Nutrition facts are for estimation purposes only.

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