Description
Popeyes popcorn shrimp recipe with crispy, golden bites of seasoned shrimp fried to perfection for a flavorful, easy seafood treat.
Ingredients
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- 1lb raw shrimp (peeled, deveined and tails removed)
- 1 1/3 cups flour
- 1 tablespoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 tablespoons sea salt
- 1 1/2 tablespoons ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon ground white pepper
- 2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 2 teaspoons oregano
- 2 teaspoons thyme
- 6 eggs
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
- In a large bowl combine flour, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, white pepper, cayenne pepper, paprika, oregano, and thyme. Mix well. In another bowl whisk together the eggs.
- Dip each shrimp first in the egg and then coat in the flour mixture. Heat about 1-2 inches of oil in a deep frying pan to 350 degrees F.
- Fry the shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes per batch or until golden brown in color. Drain on a plate lined with paper towels.
Nutrition
- Serving Size:
- Calories: 417
- Sugar: 0.8 g
- Sodium: 2863.1 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Carbohydrates: 39.8 g
- Protein: 37.9 g
- Cholesterol: 461.5 mg