Appetizer for 24

Popcorn Shrimp

Name: Popcorn Shrimp
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 24 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 cups vegetable oil (optional); 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 egg; 1/2 cup milk; 1 cup dry bread crumbs; 1 1/4 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/2 tsp dried parsley; 1/4 tsp garlic powder; 1/8 tsp onion powder; 24 uncooked medium shrimp

$2.25for 415 minServes 24

Small shrimp are coated in seasoned crumbs and fried in hot oil until crisp and fully cooked.

Photo: thekitchenmagpie.com

What it costs

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Ingredient	Amount	Cost
	Eggs, 1$0.30 each typical	1	$0.30Typical price
	Milk, 4.25 oz$0.04/oz typical	4.25 oz	$0.17Typical price
	Bread crumbs, 4 oz$0.14/oz typical	4 oz	$0.56Typical price
	Shrimp, 0.75 lb$7.99/lb typical	0.75 lb	$5.99Typical price
Total for the servings shown		$13.52

Swaps

Swap shrimp for white fish (tilapiaabout $1.00/lb less at typical prices
Swap milk for almondabout $0.01/oz more at typical prices
Swap bread crumbs for stuffing mixabout $0.16/oz more at typical prices

Pantry staples you likely have

Olive and cooking oilFlourDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blends

Not included in the cost.

15 minstart to table
Easydifficulty
24servings as written
$typical cost tier

American Kid-friendly Budget Appetizers Snacks

Typical price

$0.56 per serving$2.25 for 4

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Ingredients

4 cups vegetable oil (optional)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 egg
1/2 cup milk
1 cup dry bread crumbs
1 1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp dried parsley
1/4 tsp garlic powder
1/8 tsp onion powder
24 uncooked medium shrimp

Steps

Heat 4 cups vegetable oil to 350 F in a deep, heavy pot.
Whisk the egg and milk in one bowl, and mix the flour, bread crumbs, salt, paprika, parsley, garlic powder, and onion powder in two separate bowls.
Dip each shrimp in flour, then egg mixture, then bread crumbs.
Fry the shrimp in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden and opaque.
Drain the shrimp on paper towels and check that they reach 145 F before serving.

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