Popcorn Shrimp

Name: Popcorn Shrimp
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup 2% milk; 1 cup dry bread crumbs; 1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pound uncooked shrimp (41-50 per pound), peeled and deveined; Oil for deep-fat frying

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Cook: 5 min./batch

Yield 4 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Crispy popcorn shrimp make a perfect snack or appetizer. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauce and eat them with your fingers, or pile them on top of pasta and enjoy them for dinner.

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs
1/2 cup 2% milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 pound uncooked shrimp (41-50 per pound), peeled and deveined
Oil for deep-fat frying

Directions

In a shallow bowl, mix flour, salt and pepper. In a separate shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Combine bread crumbs, parsley and garlic powder in a third shallow bowl. Dip shrimp in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in bread crumbs, patting to help adhere.
In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts

about 11 shrimp: 302 calories, 15g fat (2g saturated fat), 165mg cholesterol, 364mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 23g protein.

You'll really taste the herby, garlicky seasoning in the breading of these popcorn shrimps. Pair it with your favorite dipping sauce and a side of fries or salad for a complete meal. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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