Description
Enjoy crispy and flavorful Baked Popcorn Shrimp that’s easy to make and perfect as an appetizer or snack. These oven-fried shrimp are coated in a seasoned breadcrumb mixture and baked until golden and crunchy.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1 pound medium shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup plain breadcrumbs
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooking spray or olive oil spray
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly coat with cooking spray.
- Prepare the shrimp: Place the shrimp in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Prepare the breadcrumb mixture: In a shallow bowl, combine the panko breadcrumbs, plain breadcrumbs, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the shrimp: Remove the shrimp from the buttermilk, dredge each shrimp in the breadcrumb mixture, pressing lightly to coat.
- Bake: Arrange the breaded shrimp on the baking sheet, spray the tops with cooking spray, and bake for 10-12 minutes until golden and crispy.
- Serve: Serve immediately with lemon wedges and dipping sauce.
Notes
- For extra crispiness, broil the shrimp for 1-2 minutes.
- Pair with cocktail sauce, spicy mayo, or tartar sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 recipe
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
