SUPER CRISPY POPCORN SHRIMPS

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We usually get popcorn chicken in the restaurants and markets, why not switch chicken to shrimps and make these irresistibly crispy and tasty popcorn shrimps. Using the same recipe but making it more nutritious and tasty. Serve with any sauce or dip. Try serving with stir fried vegetables, also.

Provided by Zainab Pervaiz

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 43m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons white vinegar
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 pound miniature shrimp, peeled and deveined
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅓ cup water
1 egg
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
vegetable oil for frying

Steps:

  • Combine soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Add shrimp. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes.
  • Mix flour, water egg, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl until batter resembles a thick paste. Place cornstarch in a bowl.
  • Heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Drain shrimp and discard marinade. Dip shrimp into cornstarch and then into batter. Fry in the hot oil until crispy, 3 to 5 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 452.8 calories, Carbohydrate 5.4 g, Cholesterol 40.6 mg, Fat 46.5 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 263 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Syeda Haniya
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The shrimp were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


Prakash Khatri
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These shrimp are so crispy and flavorful, I can't stop eating them!


Austin Farmer
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfectly.


Iredia Darlington
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These shrimp are a great appetizer or snack. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Ali Akram
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the shrimp are always crispy and delicious.


nic gamig
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The shrimp were delicious, but the sauce was a little too spicy for me.


Mohamed Rahamtalla
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These shrimp were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Hlumisa Maraqane
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I didn't have any panko breadcrumbs, so I used regular breadcrumbs instead. The shrimp still turned out crispy and delicious.


Ayyan Imran
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The shrimp were a little too crispy for my taste, but they were still good.


Jae Scott
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These shrimp are so easy to make and they taste amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Fhayeplayz Perez
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I love this recipe! The shrimp are always crispy and flavorful.


Aurther Mpofu
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The shrimp were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


El Brighto Odo Gwu
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These shrimp were a little too spicy for me, but my husband loved them.


MD nayem Kazi
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I didn't have any panko breadcrumbs, so I used regular breadcrumbs instead. The shrimp still turned out crispy and delicious.


Amar game's
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The shrimp were a little too crispy for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Iribhogbe Glory
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out perfectly. They were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Hamza Durrani
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These shrimp were so easy to make and they tasted amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Valerie Sheppard
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfectly. The shrimp are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, and the sauce is delicious.


Bill Toney
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These popcorn shrimp were a hit at my party! They were so crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement.