Super Crispy Popcorn Shrimps

We usually get popcorn chicken in the restaurants and markets, why not switch chicken to shrimps and make these irresistibly crispy and tasty popcorn shrimps. Using the same recipe but making it more nutritious and tasty. Serve with any sauce or dip. Try serving with stir fried vegetables, also.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 mins
• Total Time: 23 mins
• Calories: 453 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• vegetable oil for frying
• ⅓ cup water
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons white vinegar
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 pound miniature shrimp, peeled and deveined

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Combine soy sauce, vinegar, lemon juice, ginger-garlic paste, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl. Add shrimp. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 20 to 30 minutes.

Step 2

Mix flour, water egg, baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper in a bowl until batter resembles a thick paste. Place cornstarch in a bowl.

Step 3

Heat 1 1/2 to 2 inches of oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 4

Drain shrimp and discard marinade. Dip shrimp into cornstarch and then into batter. Fry in the hot oil until crispy, 3 to 5 minutes.