Best 8 Popcorn Shrimp Winter Salad Recipes

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Popcorn shrimp winter salad merges the flavors of fresh winter vegetables with the crispy texture of popcorn shrimp and a tangy dressing. It's a beautifully presented salad that's perfect for a light lunch or a side dish. The combination of textures and flavors in this dish is sure to delight your taste buds, and the bright colors of the vegetables make it a visually appealing dish as well.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

POPCORN SHRIMP SALAD



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Was sitting in the doctor's office and found this in Food Magazine. If you see the torn out recipe, it was me. For Wondra instant flour, see recipe #438574.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Salad Dressings

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped cornichons, plus 2 tablespoons of the pickling liquid
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 lb medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large egg
1 cup instant flour (such as Wondra, see Wondra® Instant Flour Substitute)
1 tablespoon cajun seasoning
kosher salt
vegetable oil, for frying
2 romaine lettuce hearts, torn into bite-size pieces
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Whisk the mayonnaise, cornichons and their liquid, mustard, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  • Prepare the salad: Halve the shrimp lengthwise. Whisk the egg and 2 tablespoons water in a medium bowl. In another bowl, whisk the flour, Cajun seasoning and 2 teaspoons salt.
  • Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees. (A piece of shrimp will sizzle on contact.) Dip each shrimp in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture. Working in batches, fry the shrimp until crisp and golden, turning once, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper-towel-lined plate; season with salt.
  • Toss the romaine, tomato, onion and bell pepper with the dressing in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among plates and scatter the shrimp on top.

EAST MEETS WEST POPCORN SHRIMP SALAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 17m

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (20-oz) package of SeaPak Popcorn Shrimp
1 (12-oz) package broccoli coleslaw mix
1 (11-oz) Mandarin orange segments, drained
1 (8-oz) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
½ cup prepared sesame ginger salad dressing

Steps:

  • Prepare the shrimp according to package directions and keep warm. Place slaw mix, oranges, water chestnuts and sesame seeds in a medium bowl. Pour dressing over mixture and toss to coat. Spoon slaw mixture on a serving platter and arrange shrimp on top of salad. Food Safety Statement: - Keep frozen until ready to prepare. - Due to differences in appliances, cooking times may vary and require adjustment. - Microwaving not recommended. - For food safety this product must be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F - Caution - Product will be hot!

POPCORN SHRIMP SALAD



Popcorn Shrimp Salad image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1/4 cup mayonnaise
2 tablespoons chopped cornichons, plus 2 tablespoons of the pickling liquid
2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard
1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
1/2 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 large egg
1 cup instant flour (such as Wondra)
1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
Kosher salt
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 romaine hearts, torn into bite-size pieces
1 medium tomato, chopped
1 small red onion, thinly sliced
1 green bell pepper, cut into strips
Freshly ground pepper

Steps:

  • Make the dressing: Whisk the mayonnaise, cornichons and their liquid, mustard, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.
  • Prepare the salad: Halve the shrimp lengthwise. Whisk the egg and 2 tablespoons water in a medium bowl. In another bowl, whisk the flour, Cajun seasoning and 2 teaspoons salt.
  • Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees. (A piece of shrimp will sizzle on contact.) Dip each shrimp in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture. Working in batches, fry the shrimp until crisp and golden, turning once, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper-towel-lined plate; season with salt.
  • Toss the romaine, tomato, onion and bell pepper with the dressing in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among plates and scatter the shrimp on top.

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

POPCORN SHRIMP TACOS WITH CABBAGE SLAW



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These healthy popcorn shrimp tacos combine classic flavors in a new way! It's one of my family's favorites. To make them low-carb, use lettuce instead of tortillas. -Julie Peterson, Crofton, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups coleslaw mix
1/4 cup minced fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced, optional
2 large eggs
2 tablespoons 2% milk
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 pound uncooked shrimp (41-50 per pound), peeled and deveined
Cooking spray
8 corn tortillas (6 inches), warmed
1 medium ripe avocado, peeled and sliced

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine coleslaw mix, cilantro, lime juice, honey, salt and, if desired, jalapeno; toss to coat. Set aside., Preheat air fryer to 375°. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk. Place flour in a separate shallow bowl. In a third shallow bowl, mix panko, cumin and garlic powder. Dip shrimp in flour to coat both sides; shake off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in panko mixture, patting to help coating adhere., In batches, arrange shrimp in a single layer in greased air-fryer basket; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown, 2-3 minutes. Turn; spritz with cooking spray. Cook until golden brown and shrimp turn pink, 2-3 minutes longer., Serve shrimp in tortillas with coleslaw mix and avocado.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 12g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 213mg cholesterol, Sodium 414mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

POPCORN SALAD



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This salad is a real conversation piece. Whoever heard of popcorn in a salad? If you take it to a dinner, mix the salad and carry the popcorn separately to be added at the last minute.

Provided by Paula

Categories     Salad     Vegetable Salad Recipes     Corn Salad Recipes

Time 30m

Yield 11

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 slices bacon
¾ cup mayonnaise
1 cup diced celery
1 ¼ cups shredded Cheddar cheese, divided
1 (8 ounce) can sliced water chestnuts, drained
¼ cup shredded carrots
2 tablespoons minced fresh chives
6 cups popped popcorn

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, combine the mayonnaise, celery, 1 cup of the cheese, water chestnuts, 1/2 cup bacon, carrots and chives. Mix well. Add popcorn and stir to coat. Sprinkle with remaining cheese and bacon and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 326.2 calories, Carbohydrate 7 g, Cholesterol 35.2 mg, Fat 30.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6.8 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 461.1 mg, Sugar 1 g

POPCORN SALAD



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"I make this unique change-of-pace salad all the time," tells Rebecca Page of Franklin, New Hampshire.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 20m

Yield 10-12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup mayonnaise
1 cup diced celery
1-1/4 cups shredded cheddar cheese, divided
1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
3/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon, divided
1/4 cup shredded carrot
2 tablespoons minced chives
6 cups popped popcorn

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, celery, 1 cup cheese, water chestnuts, 1/2 cup bacon, carrots and chives; mix well. Add popcorn; stir to coat. Spoon into a lettuce-lined bowl. Top with the remaining cheese and bacon. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • To make the popcorn shrimp extra crispy, double-coat the shrimp in the cornstarch mixture and fry them in hot oil until golden brown.
  • For a lighter version of the popcorn shrimp, bake them in the oven at 400°F for 10-12 minutes, or until crispy.
  • To make the winter salad, use a variety of greens, such as spinach, arugula, and kale. You can also add other vegetables, such as shredded carrots, celery, and radishes.
  • For a tangy dressing, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, honey, and Dijon mustard. You can also add a pinch of salt and pepper to taste.
  • To serve the popcorn shrimp winter salad, place a bed of greens on a plate and top with the popcorn shrimp. Drizzle with the dressing and enjoy!

Conclusion:

Popcorn shrimp winter salad is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a light lunch or dinner. The crispy popcorn shrimp pairs perfectly with the fresh greens and tangy dressing. This salad is also a good source of protein, fiber, and vitamins.

To make the popcorn shrimp winter salad, simply coat the shrimp in a cornstarch mixture and fry them in hot oil until crispy. Then, toss the greens with the dressing and top with the popcorn shrimp. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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