Popcorn Shrimp
May 02, 2025 05:21 AM
Crispy Popcorn Shrimp — golden, crunchy little bites of buttermilk-marinated shrimp heaven. So good, you’ll be “taste-testing” half the batch before they ever hit the table.
Confession time: I’m actually allergic to shrimp. Yep — the food blogger life chose me, but shrimp? Not so much. That doesn’t stop me from making these crispy little bites of joy for everyone else, though. If you’ve ever seen a platter of Popcorn Shrimp vanish in under five minutes, you know the power these golden nuggets hold.
They’re crunchy, juicy, just the right amount of spicy — and honestly, dangerously addictive. Perfect for game days, snack attacks, or those nights when you just need a little deep-fried happiness in your life. (And if you’re wondering, yes, I’m the person making a batch and living vicariously through the rave reviews. Totally worth it.)
Ingredients:
- 1 pound shrimp (medium size, peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornmeal
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- salt and pepper (to taste)
- vegetable oil (for frying)
- lemon wedges (for serving)
- tartar sauce (for serving)
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
5 minutes
Total Time:
30 minutes
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