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Popcorn shrimp are so easy to love. The real question is what sauce to serve them with (sweet and sour sauce for me, please!). However you like to dip them, these crunchy little bites are a great food to fry at home<\/a>, especially if you’re new to frying. The simple breading process is the same as with\u00a0pork schnitzel<\/a>, only the shrimp cook even more quickly. You might even have all the ingredients on hand!<\/p>\n Try these as a special appetizer to feed your friends, or serve them with a salad and make a full meal of it.<\/p>\n In a shallow bowl, whisk together the flour, salt and pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and milk until they’re fully combined. Mix together the bread crumbs, parsley and garlic powder in a third shallow bowl.<\/p>\n Dip the shrimp in flour to coat both sides, and shake off any excess. Then dip the shrimp in the egg mixture, again letting any excess drip off. Finally, dip the shrimp into the bread crumbs, patting to help them adhere.<\/p>\n In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat the oil to 375\u00b0F. Fry the shrimp in batches until they’re golden brown, two to three minutes per batch. Drain the shrimp on paper towels.<\/p>\n Editor’s Tip:<\/em> Sprinkle the shrimp with kosher salt as soon as they come out of the fryer.<\/p>\n Popcorn shrimp is best when enjoyed straight from the fryer. But if you have leftovers, they can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. To reheat, toss them in an air fryer or a toaster oven until the breading crisps back up.<\/p>\n For the easiest preparation, buy tail-on, peeled, deveined shrimp. Otherwise, with a little work, you can devein and clean shrimp<\/a> yourself by removing the heads, peeling off the shells, then using a paring knife to slice down the backs and remove the vein. It’s great to keep the tails on and use them to hold the shrimp as you’re eating them, but you don’t want to eat the tail itself!<\/p>\n If your breading keeps falling off<\/a> your shrimp, it could be that you haven’t shaken off the excess flour, egg or breadcrumbs. It could also be that you didn’t use enough flour to begin with. Make sure to avoid crowding the pan. Let the shrimp fry slowly until they’re golden brown, and take care not to agitate them too much.<\/p>\n There are so many sauces to try with popcorn shrimp. Sweet chili sauce is my go-to choice, but popcorn shrimp also taste great with tartar sauce<\/a>,\u00a0cocktail sauce<\/a>, aioli and remoulade. They’re filling enough as a main course, too, when served alongside salads<\/a> or a big bowl of garlic spaghetti<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Crispy popcorn shrimp make a perfect snack or appetizer. 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Step 2: Dredge the shrimp<\/h3>\n
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Step 3: Fry the shrimp<\/h3>\n
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How to Store Popcorn Shrimp<\/h2>\n
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