Copycat Joe’s Crab Shack Popcorn Shrimp

I love shrimp. Cooked any way, any time. Like the guy in Forrest Gump who listed off the many ways to enjoy shrimp. They’re all good. This copycat version of Joe’s Crab Shack popcorn shrimp is crazy good. There’s a nice crunchy breading. Tender tasty shrimp inside.

Copycat Joe’s Crab Shack Popcorn Shrimp

Get To Dippin’!

I made up a batch of these copycat Joe’s Crab Shack popcorn shrimp and served them easy style, with two bottled sauces, both from Louisiana Fish Fry Products. The remoulade sauce has a hit of horseradish. It’s almost salad dressing-like, but with a kick. The seafood sauce definitely has a kick to it. Like grown-up cocktail sauce. Of course you can just serve them with good ole store-bought cocktail sauce, spicy or regular. I like to get mine good and cold so I put it into the fridge the night before I make the shrimp.

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

Also try my copycat of Applebee’s Sriracha shrimp. Either shrimp recipe would also be delicious in my fiesta shrimp tacos.

Copycat Joe’s Crab Shack Popcorn Shrimp
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Copycat Joe’s Crab Shack Popcorn Shrimp

I love shrimp. Cooked any way, any time. Like the guy in Forrest Gump who listed off the many ways to enjoy shrimp. They’re all good. This copycat version of Joe’s Crab Shack popcorn shrimp is crazy good.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword copycat, crispy, popcorn shrimp
Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 281kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Put the shrimp into a resealable baggie or container.
  • Add the garlic powder, brown sugar and hot sauce. Seal and shake gently to coat. Marinate in fridge for 30 minutes.
  • Set up three large bowls (I used pie pans).
  • In the first bowl place the corn starch.
  • In the second bowl, beat the eggs with the water.
  • In the third bow,l mix together the cracker meal, breadcrumbs, Creole seasoning, flour and paprika.
  • Heat oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven. You’ll need at least 2″ of oil.
  • Working in batches, coat shrimp in corn starch.
  • Shake off excess then coat in egg wash.
  • Shake off excess then coat in breadcrumb mixture.
  • Fry until golden brown (the shrimp will float to the top of the oil when done).
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and cool slightly.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 368mg | Sodium: 1064mg | Potassium: 186mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 349IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 209mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

Cheater Popcorn Shrimp Po Boy

Boy, these were good! If you follow this blog at all, you know that I’m a big fan (and user) of Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce from Chez John. I made another big batch last week, and you know what that means! Po boys! For starters, I made this Cheater popcorn shrimp po boy. I didn’t have the time to deep fry shrimp from scratch so I “cheated” and used frozen pre-cooked shrimp.

Cheater Popcorn Shrimp Po Boy

Nothing Fancy Here. Just Good.

These cheater popcorn shrimp po boy sandwiches have a great shrimp taste (with a little crunch). The Comeback sauce adds a wonderful kick. Lettuce and tomato and a nice freshness.

Cheater Popcorn Shrimp Po Boy
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“Cheater” Popcorn Shrimp Po Boy

When I made this Cheater popcorn shrimp po boy. I didn’t have the time to deep fry shrimp from scratch so I “cheated” and used frozen pre-cooked shrimp.
Course Main
Cuisine American
Keyword sandwich, shrimp
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 299kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

  • 30 pieces popcorn shrimp
  • ½ loaf French bread split
  • 2 tablespoons Kaw-Cajun Comeback sauce or more, or your favorite remoulade
  • ½ medium tomato sliced thin
  • 4 leaves green leaf lettuce shredded

Instructions

  • Cook shrimp per package instructions.
  • Lightly toast the bread in the oven the last few minutes of cooking the shrimp.
  • Slather inside of bread with the Comeback sauce.
  • Add tomatoes and lettuce and top with shrimp. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcal | Carbohydrates: 58g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 523mg | Potassium: 257mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 2404IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.