Best 8 Cajun Popcorn Shrimp Sandwiches Recipes

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Welcome to the realm of culinary delight, where we embark on a journey to discover the secrets behind the perfect Cajun popcorn shrimp sandwich. This sandwich is a symphony of flavors, a delectable dance of textures, and a testament to the culinary creativity of the South. Prepare to indulge in a culinary masterpiece that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. Let's dive into the world of Cajun popcorn shrimp sandwiches and unlock the secrets to creating this extraordinary culinary delight.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CAJUN POPCORN SHRIMP



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Make and share this Cajun Popcorn Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Dancer

Categories     Vegetable

Time 23m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs small shrimp
2 eggs
1 cup dry white wine
1/2 cup fine cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon fresh chives
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon thyme
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
oil (for deep frying)

Steps:

  • Rinse shrimp in cold water.
  • Drain well and set aside in a cool place until needed.
  • Using a fork, whisk together the eggs and dry white wine in a small bowl, then set aside in a cool place.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the cornmeal, flour, chives, garlic, thyme, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper.
  • Gradually whisk in the egg mixture, blending well.
  • Cover the batter and then let stand for about 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Heat 2 to 3 inches of oil in a large frying pan or deep-fryer to 375 degrees.
  • Dip the shrimp into the batter and fry in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes, turning to color evenly until golden brown.
  • Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  • Serve hot with your favorite dip.

CAJUN POPCORN SHRIMP SANDWICHES



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These seafood sammies are a tasty way to get heated up. Simply adjust the seasoning and hot sauce to put some pop in a yummy pita. I even use more hot sauce for dipping. -Kent Whitaker, Rossville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
3-1/2 cups frozen breaded popcorn shrimp
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon sweet pickle relish
1/2 teaspoon prepared mustard
8 pita pocket halves, warmed
1 cup shredded lettuce
8 thin slices tomato

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine butter, garlic powder and Cajun seasoning. Toss with shrimp. Prepare shrimp according to package directions for baking. , Combine the mayonnaise, pepper sauce, relish and mustard. Spread into warmed pitas. Fill pitas with shrimp, lettuce and tomato slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 668 calories, Fat 40g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 1139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

ALMOST-FAMOUS POPCORN SHRIMP



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It's risky to call a dish the "Best Ever," especially one as common as popcorn shrimp. But after testing more than 25 batters and untold numbers of deep-fried mix-ins (sweet potato, asparagus, even oranges), Bubba Gump execs think their version is worthy of the title. The dish - beer-battered shrimp, pepperoncini and roasted red peppers - is a bestseller on the 17-year-old chain's menu. No one at the company would give us the recipe, but Food Network Kitchens came up with this remarkable copy.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Kosher salt
1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 teaspoon confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons lager beer
8 jarred pepperoncini, drained and halved lengthwise
2 jarred roasted red peppers, drained and cut into bite-size pieces
Vegetable oil, for deep-frying
Lemon wedges, cocktail sauce and/or tartar sauce, for serving

Steps:

  • Mix 3 cups ice water, the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add the shrimp and set aside 15 minutes, then drain well and pat dry. Dry the bowl; return the shrimp to the bowl and toss with 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning.
  • Whisk the flour, cornstarch, confectioners' sugar, the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning and the beer in a large bowl to make a smooth batter. Add the shrimp, pepperoncini and roasted peppers and stir until evenly coated.
  • Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, remove the shrimp, pepperoncini and roasted peppers from the batter with a slotted spoon, transfer to the hot oil and fry until golden, about 3 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels; season with salt. Serve with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce and/or tartar sauce.

CAJUN SHRIMP PO' BOYS



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Provided by Kelsey Nixon

Time 50m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

Vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons Creole seasoning
4 eggs, whisked
2 cups seasoned panko breadcrumbs (recommended: Progresso Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs Italian Style)
20 large shrimp (21/25), peeled and deveined, tails removed
Kosher salt
2 cloves garlic, grated
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
4 hoagie rolls, split
Tartar Sauce, recipe follows
Green or red leaf lettuce, for garnish
1 tomato, thinly sliced
1 cup shredded red cabbage
1/2 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons finely chopped cornichons
2 tablespoons whole grain mustard
1 tablespoon chili sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Heat 2-inches vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until the temperature registers 350 degrees F.
  • Whisk the flour and Creole seasoning in a shallow bowl. Add the eggs to another shallow bowl and the panko to a third shallow bowl. Dredge the shrimp in the flour, followed by the egg and finally coat with the panko, shaking off any excess in between dredges.
  • Working in batches, fry the shrimp until golden brown, 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. Drain the shrimp on paper towel- lined plate and season with salt.
  • Add the garlic to the melted butter and brush on the inside of each roll. Toast the rolls in the oven until golden brown and crispy, about 7 minutes.
  • Spread the Tartar Sauce on each roll, top with lettuce leaves, tomato slices, 5 fried shrimp and some shredded cabbage.
  • In a small bowl, mix together all of the ingredients and season with salt and pepper, to taste.;

POPCORN SHRIMP



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Popcorn shrimp make a nice appetizer or side dish for both adults and children. Best served with cocktail sauce.

Provided by JK813

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Shrimp

Time 20m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 quart vegetable oil for frying
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
½ cup milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 ¼ teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon dried parsley
⅛ teaspoon garlic powder
⅛ teaspoon onion powder
24 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Place flour in a bowl. Whisk egg and milk in another bowl. Combine bread crumbs, salt, basil, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder in a third bowl.
  • Gently press shrimp into flour to coat and shake off excess. Dip into egg mixture and press into bread crumbs. Gently toss between your hands so any bread crumbs that haven't stuck can fall away. Place the breaded shrimp onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
  • Deep fry breaded shrimp in preheated oil until golden brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer shrimp to a paper towel-lined platter to drain.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 562.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 131.7 mg, Fat 31.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 19.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.9 g, Sodium 1116.2 mg, Sugar 3.3 g

POPCORN SHRIMP RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: shrimp, flour, cajun seasoning, salt, black pepper, egg, milk, cajun seasoning

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 3 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb shrimp, deveined and peeled
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon cajun seasoning

Steps:

  • In a medium bowl, add seasoned flour ingredients. Mix well.
  • Place half of the flour mixture into a large zip lock bag, reserve the rest.
  • Add the shrimp to the bag and shake until each shrimp is coated with flour. Shake off any excess flour.
  • In a separate bowl, add egg, milk, and cajun seasoning. Mix well.
  • Dredge the floured shrimp in the egg mixture, then coat with the fresh seasoned flour mixture.
  • Heat oil at 350°F (180°C).
  • Fry shrimp for a few minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 372 calories, Carbohydrate 38 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 38 grams, Sugar 1 gram

CAJUN POPCORN



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"Authentic Cajun popcorn is actually deep-fried crawfish tails seasoned with peppery spices," explains Bogalusa, Louisiana field editor Ruby Williams. "But we like this lighter, simpler version made with real popcorn. It's our favorite TV snack."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Snacks

Time 10m

Yield 3 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 quarts popped popcorn

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first eight ingredients; set aside. In a small saucepan, heat oil over medium for 1 minute; add seasonings. Cook and stir over low heat for 1 minute. Place the popcorn in a large bowl; add seasoning mixture and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 294mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CAJUN POPCORN SHRIMP



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Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound large shrimp
1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Peel and devein the shrimp. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Combine the flour, cayenne, chili powder, cumin, black pepper and salt in medium-size bowl. Heat oil in deep fryer. Dredge the shrimp in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess. Fry them quickly over high heat until brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately. Serving suggestion: Serve with tartar sauce, fresh lemon and Tabasco. Note: For shrimp po'boy sandwiches, leave shrimp whole or halved when frying. Slice French sandwich-sized baguettes in half, pull out some of the bread, brush with olive oil and heat under the broiler until the halves are crisp and brown. Stuff with shrimp, slivered iceberg lettuce and sliced tomatoes, and dress with Spicy Tartar Sauce or remoulade sauce. Makes 8 hors d'oeuvre servings.

Nutrition Facts : Nutritional Facts Serves

Tips:

  • For a crispy coating, use a combination of flour, cornstarch, and bread crumbs.
  • Season the shrimp generously with Cajun seasoning before frying.
  • Use a large skillet or pot for frying to prevent overcrowding.
  • Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Serve the popcorn shrimp immediately on sandwiches with your favorite toppings, such as tartar sauce, coleslaw, and pickles.

Conclusion:

Cajun popcorn shrimp sandwiches are a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. The shrimp are crispy and flavorful, and the sandwich is topped with your favorite toppings. With a few simple tips, you can make the best Cajun popcorn shrimp sandwiches at home. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this recipe a try!

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