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

Cook Time 20

Total Time 1 5

Servings servings

Calories 281kcal

Author Mike

Equipment

Ingredients

1 pound shrimp deveined and shelled (I used 26-30 count shrimp)
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 ½ teaspoon hot sauce
4 tablespoons corn starch
2 eggs
¼ cup water
1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
⅓ cup plain bread crumbs
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon paprika
vegetable oil for frying

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 bowl 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.

Notes

Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

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