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Crispy Popcorn Shrimp

Crispy Popcorn Shrimp Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails removed
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp onion powder
  • ½ tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • Vegetable or canola oil, for frying

Method
 

  1. Soak the shrimp in buttermilk while you heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F (175°C) in a deep pot. Let them sit about 5 minutes.
  2. Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, and all seasonings in a shallow dish.
  3. Lift shrimp from the buttermilk in batches, let excess drip off, then toss in the flour mixture, pressing the coating onto each shrimp.
  4. Fry in small batches of 6 shrimp at a time for 2 to 3 minutes until deep golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels.
  5. Pile onto a platter, sprinkle with flaky salt, and serve right away with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For the best texture, serve these shrimp within 15 minutes of frying. If you’re making a double batch for a party, keep the oven on warm and set up a wire rack over a baking sheet to preserve crispness.