Crispy Popcorn Shrimp

Make this crispy golden popcorn shrimp appetizer or side using a no-fuss batter of oyster crackers, cheese crackers, and Italian seasoning.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 mins
• Total Time: 24 mins
• Calories: 645 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup milk
• 3 eggs
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 teaspoons dried dill weed
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• canola oil for frying
• 2 ½ tablespoons seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
• 1 cup fish-shaped cheese crackers (such as Goldfish®), crushed
• 1 cup oyster crackers, crushed
• ¾ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
• 1 ½ pounds shrimp - peeled, deveined, and rinsed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine flour, seafood seasoning, and dill in a shallow dish.

Step 3

Mix eggs and milk together in a separate dish.

Step 4

Combine fish-shaped cheese crackers, oyster crackers, Italian seasoning, oregano, and cayenne pepper in another dish.

Step 5

Dip shrimp into the flour mixture, coat in the egg mixture, and dip into the cracker mixture.

Step 6

Cook shrimp in the hot oil until crispy and golden-brown, 4 to 5 minutes.