Cajun Popcorn Shrimp
Bite sized shrimp in a seasoned flour crust, fried until golden.
Equipment
- Deep heavy pot
- Instant read or candy thermometer
- Resealable bag
- Spider or slotted spoon
- Paper towels
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb small or medium shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup milk
- 4 cup vegetable oil for deep frying, about 3 to 4 inches deep
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Instructions
Cooking
- Heat the oil. Bring the oil to 350 degrees F in a deep pot and check it with a thermometer.
- Set up the station. Whisk the flour with the seasoning, salt, and pepper, and whisk the egg with the milk in a second bowl.
- Coat. Shake the dry shrimp in half of the flour in a bag, dip them in the egg mixture, then press them into the remaining flour.
- Fry. Fry 5 to 6 shrimp at a time for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Drain. Move to a paper towel lined plate, sprinkle with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Substitutions: Medium shrimp work if you cut them into bite sized pieces.
Tips: Dry the shrimp well, use a thermometer, and fry in small batches.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 3 days. Freezing is not recommended.