Description
These crispy, flavorful popcorn shrimp are perfect for a quick and delicious appetizer or snack. Coated in a seasoned breading and fried to perfection, they are sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
Ingredients
For the shrimp:
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
For the dipping sauce:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tbsp sriracha
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp lime juice
Instructions
- Marinate the shrimp: In a bowl, combine the shrimp and buttermilk. Let it marinate for 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- Prepare the breading: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the shrimp: Remove shrimp from buttermilk, dredge in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
- Fry the shrimp: Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350°F. Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per batch.
- Make the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, combine mayonnaise, sriracha, honey, and lime juice.
- Serve: Serve the popcorn shrimp hot with the dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure a crispy coating.
- Do not overcrowd the fryer or skillet when frying the shrimp.
- Adjust the level of sriracha in the dipping sauce to suit your spice preference.
