Get the Recipe: Easy Popcorn Shrimp Recipe
This easy popcorn shrimp recipe is SO crunchy and addictive! The gluten-free breading crisps up perfectly for the best watch party snack, holiday appetizer, or a fun family dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails on, my bag was 24/pound
- cooking oil, vegetable, canola, avocado, or peanut oil will work
Bowl 1
- 1/4 cup flour, I used gluten-free
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
Bowl 2
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon chili garlic sauce
Bowl 3
- 3/4 cup panko bread crumbs, I used gluten-free
- 1 ½ cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/8 teaspoon cayenne, if desired
Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons chili garlic sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha, optional
Equipment
Instructions
- Add your dipping sauce ingredients to a small bowl and stir until well combined. Place in the fridge while you work on the shrimp.
- You will need three separate bowls to bread the shrimp:Bowl 1: Combine the flour, salt, and pepper.Bowl 2: Combine the eggs and chili garlic sauce.Bowl 3: Combine the panko, coconut flakes, and spices.
- Roll the shrimp in each bowl, using your fingers, a fork, or tongs to make this easy. Set the breaded shrimp on a baking sheet or cutting board as you work.
- When ready to fry, add about ½ inch of oil to a large skillet. Heat the oil over medium heat (between 325 - 350 degrees F) and fry for 2-3 minutes, turning halfway through, until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove from the skillet and set on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve the shrimp with lime wedges and the dipping sauce.
Notes
Nutrition value of dipping sauce on its own (1 serving = about 1 1/2 - 2 tablespoons):
Calories: 95, Total Fat: 10.3g, Cholesterol: 5.8mg, Sodium: 223.7mg, Total Carbohydrate: 1.8g, Dietary Fiber: 0g, Sugars: 0.2g, Protein: 0.2g
Calories below do not account for the oil that may be absorbed during the frying process. This number is highly dependent on the type, temperature, and the age of the oil.
Serving: 0.25 of shrimp and sauce, Calories: 486kcal, Carbohydrates: 40g, Protein: 28.6g, Fat: 25g, Cholesterol: 268mg, Sodium: 882.7mg, Fiber: 3.4g, Sugar: 11.4g
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