Cajun Popcorn Shrimp Recipes

CAJUN POPCORN (BATTER-FRIED CRAWFISH)

Steps:

• Prepare the crawfish or shrimp and set aside.
• Blend eggs and milk; beat well.
• In a large bowl, combine the corn flour and all-purpose flour, sugar, salt, garlic, onion, peppers, thyme and bay leaves. Blend well. Gradually add the milk mixture, stirring well with a whisk. Let stand one hour at room temperature.
• Heat one inch of oil in a black iron skillet or use a deep-fat fryer. It is important that the oil be heated to a temperature as close to 370 degrees as possible. Coat the seafood with batter and drop it a few pieces at a time in the hot fat. This will be done in several batches. Cook, stirring occasionally, until golden brown all over, about two minutes total cooking time.
• As the food is cooked, drain well of paper towels. Serve with garlic mayonnaise on the side.

CAJUN POPCORN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl. Serve with shrimp.
• In a medium bowl, add flour, 3 teaspoons cajun seasoning and salt. Mix well.
• Pour half of the flour mixture into a large Ziploc bag, reserve the rest.
• Add the shrimp to the bag and shake until each shrimp is coated with flour. Shake off any excess flour.
• In a small bowl, add egg, milk and 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning. Mix well.
• Dredge the floured shrimp in the egg mixture, then coat with the reserved seasoned flour mixture from the large bowl.
• Heat neutral oil in a heavy-bottomed pot to 350°F.
• Fry shrimp for a few minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove onto a paper towel-lined plate and sprinkle with salt.

POPCORN SHRIMP RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, add seasoned flour ingredients. Mix well.
• Place half of the flour mixture into a large zip lock bag, reserve the rest.
• Add the shrimp to the bag and shake until each shrimp is coated with flour. Shake off any excess flour.
• In a separate bowl, add egg, milk, and cajun seasoning. Mix well.
• Dredge the floured shrimp in the egg mixture, then coat with the fresh seasoned flour mixture.
• Heat oil at 350°F (180°C).
• Fry shrimp for a few minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
• Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
• Enjoy!

AIR FRYER POPCORN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Place shrimp in a large bowl. Sprinkle flour over the top and toss until shrimp are evenly coated in flour. Beat egg in a separate bowl. Combine panko bread crumbs, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper in a third bowl.
• Dip each flour-coated shrimp in egg, toss in panko mixture, and place on a baking sheet. Let rest for 5 minutes while the air fryer is preheating.
• Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) for 5 minutes.
• Spray the basket of the air fryer with cooking spray. Arrange 1/2 of the shrimp in the basket. Mist the top of each shrimp with cooking spray.
• Cook for 4 minutes. Using tongs, flip each shrimp over and mist any chalky spots with cooking spray. Cook 4 minutes more. Repeat with remaining shrimp.

CAJUN POPCORN SHRIMP SANDWICHES

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine butter, garlic powder and Cajun seasoning. Toss with shrimp. Prepare shrimp according to package directions for baking. , Combine the mayonnaise, pepper sauce, relish and mustard. Spread into warmed pitas. Fill pitas with shrimp, lettuce and tomato slices.

CAJUN POPCORN SHRIMP

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp in cold water.
• Drain well and set aside in a cool place until needed.
• Using a fork, whisk together the eggs and dry white wine in a small bowl, then set aside in a cool place.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, chives, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
• Gradually whisk in the egg mixture, blending well.
• Cover the batter and then let stand for about 1 hour at room temperature.
• Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a large frying pan or deep-fryer to 375 degrees.
• Dip the shrimp into the batter and fry in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning to color evenly until golden brown.
• Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
• Serve hot with your favorite dip.

CAJUN POPCORN

Steps:

• In a small bowl, stir together salt, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, oregano, thyme, and cayenne pepper. In a very large bowl, drizzle butter over popcorn and toss. Add spice mixture and toss to coat.