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2016

Easy Popcorn Fried Shrimp

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Easy Popcorn Fried Shrimp – This recipe has the key to getting that light, tender, and flaky crust on shrimp!
Easy Popcorn Fried Shrimp - This recipe has the key to getting that light, tender, and flaky crust on shrimp!

So I’m pretty much in survival mode with my new routine around here.  My saving grace this last week was the five day weekend we had because of Mardi Gras.  Thank goodness for that!  I was able to get in my laundry room and tackle that horrendous mess that had piled up after 8 days of going back to full-time teaching.  How did I do this before?  I’m trying to remind myself when I worked 3 years ago, our lives looked quite different.  I’m just going to have to readjust how I do everything down to when I grocery shop and even cook for this blog.

Easy Popcorn Fried Shrimp - This recipe has the key to getting that light, tender, and flaky crust on shrimp!

I must be honest with you guys.  Cooking has been the least of my priorities lately.  I’m lucky I had gotten ahead with some of my recipes before this job came along.  Even with my little five day weekend, I just didn’t get to cook all that much.  I know I’ll get there like there and all this will begin to feel normal.  I’m just not sure how long that will take.  I still feel like I’m living someone else’s life right now 🙂

Easy Popcorn Fried Shrimp - This recipe has the key to getting that light, tender, and flaky crust on shrimp!
Easy Popcorn Fried Shrimp - This recipe has the key to getting that light, tender, and flaky crust on shrimp!

Easy Popcorn Fried Shrimp - This recipe has the key to getting that light, tender, and flaky crust on shrimp!

And I’m so lucky I had made this recipe a while back ago for you.  I love finding good little tips and tricks, and this recipe for Easy Popcorn Fried Shrimp has the secret tip for that light and crispy crust!  My dad always comments how some restaurants are so good at getting their crust this way.  Well Dad, I found the secret.

All you need to do is add some baking powder to the flour and season both the shrimp and the flour really well.  And voila!  You have that perfectly light and flaky and tender crust!  Hope you enjoy this little recipe!  It’s a favorite around here.  These are great for topping baked potatoes, making poboys, or just eating alone!

Easy Popcorn Fried Shrimp - This recipe has the key to getting that light, tender, and flaky crust on shrimp!

Easy Popcorn Fried Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. medium shrimp (40/60 ct.)
  • 1 tbsp creole seasoning (divided)
  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 tbsp baking powder
  • Vegetable oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Fill electric fryer with required amount of vegetable oil. Preheat.
  2. Season shrimp with 1/2 tbsp of creole seasoning and stir to coat with seasoning.
  3. In a gallon storage bag, add flour, baking powder, and remaining creole seasoning. Seal and shake to combine. Add shrimp and shake to coat shrimp evenly.
  4. Once oil is preheated, fry in small batches shaking off excess flour before adding to oil. Fry until golden brown or about 4 minutes.

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Category: Main Dish

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I am a wife to an awesome husband, mother of four great kids, and a middle school math teacher. I love collecting recipes and cookbooks! Being able to share the things I make with others is so much fun for me. I have gotten so many cookbooks and torn so many recipes out of magazines! This is my way to really make use of them. I am starting this blog as a way to chronicle the recipes I’ve tried and pass them along. I hope everyone enjoys!!!
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Comments

  1. Annie says

    February 11, 2016 at 8:53 am

    I feel you! I left my full time job in October and opened my store in November and there has been no time for anything. Anything! I am usually really organized and have things planned and done in advance but everything is totally on the fly now. It is hard adjusting to a new routine. I hope we both get the hang of it soon!

    We were actually already planning on popcorn shrimp tonight so I am going to make it your way! It looks so perfectly crisp!

    Reply
  2. nicole @ I am a Honey Bee says

    February 18, 2016 at 11:43 am

    that coating looks perfect!

    Reply
  3. Jocelyn (Grandbaby cakes) says

    February 19, 2016 at 8:24 am

    This looks beyond wonderful!

    Reply
  4. lee says

    February 18, 2019 at 8:00 pm

    You don’t mention what temperature to heat the fryer to.

    Reply
    • Jaren says

      February 27, 2019 at 9:14 pm

      Hi Lee! I don’t have a very fancy set up. I use a fry daddy. But if you do it on the stove, you can heat the oil to 375 degrees.

      Reply

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