Popcorn shrimp should be two things: Easy to make and easy to eat. This shrimp is certainly both! With a homemade spicy tartar sauce, they are completely addictive and you'll want to just keep poppin' them in your mouth!
Ingredients
FOR THE SHRIMP
1 lb. shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 c. all-purpose flour
2 large eggs, beaten
2 c. panko bread crumbs
1 tbsp. Old Bay seasoning
2 tbsp. milk
Vegetable oil, for frying
Lemon wedges, for serving
FOR THE SPICY TARTAR SAUCE
1 c. mayonnaise
2 tbsp. finely chopped dill pickle
2 tbsp. capers
2 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 tsp. hot sauce
Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season well with salt and pepper. Place a wire cooling rack over a large baking sheet and line with paper towels.
Place flour, eggs, and panko in 3 separate shallow bowls. Stir Old Bay into panko and whisk milk into eggs.
Working one at a time, dip shrimp in flour, then egg, and then panko, pressing to coat. In a large pot over medium heat, add enough oil to come 1” up the sides. Heat oil to 375°. Working in batches, add shrimp and cook until golden and cooked through, about 1 to 2 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, remove from oil and place on prepared baking sheet. Immediately, top with more salt. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
Make sauce: In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, pickles, capers, mustard, hot sauce, and lemon juice. Refrigerate until ready to use.
Serve shrimp warm with spicy tartar sauce and lemon wedges.
Recipe by The Best Video Recipes for All at https://recipes-for-all.com/popcorn-shrimp/