Healthy(er) Cajun Popcorn Shrimp Recipe – Just in Time for Game Day!
Written by Donna on February 2, 2010 in Appetizers, Healthy Fare
Did you know the average American consumes 1500 calories during the Super Bowl? YIKES!
Never Fear! We here at FFF are dedicated to making classic super bowl recipes lighter and healthier! This week watch for healthy noshes galore- we’ll try to include your favorites!
These little shrimp bites are crispy and delicious, and they are BAKED, not fried. So, go ahead and eat them like popcorn!
Culinary Trivia Question of the Day: Can you guess which popular American restaurant chain is credited with the creation of “popcorn shrimp?” See the end of this post for the answer!
Use the three-step dipping method for a crunchy baked texture
HEALTHY BAKED POPCORN SHRIMP
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning blend, or more to taste*
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
1 cup cornmeal
1 pound shelled uncooked shrimp, 60 to 90 count per pound
A little canola oil spray
Lightly spray a baking sheet with oil.
Mix together the flour, cajun seasoning and salt. Dip shrimp first in flour mixture, then in egg mixture, then in cornmeal. Spread shrimp in a single layer on baking sheet. Spray shrimp with oil. Broil for 4 to 5 minutes about 6 inches from heat. Remove shrimp from oven and turn over shrimp with a spatula. Spray with a little oil and then broil for another 2 to 3 minutes.
Serve at room temperature with your favorite dipping sauce.
* NOTE: If you don’t have any Cajun seasoning, use 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and a few dashes cayenne pepper.
Other food bloggers do Popcorn Shrimp:
Cajun Popcorn Shrimp, Life’s Ambrosia
Popcorn Shrimp, Yum Sugar
Culinary Trivia Answer: RED LOBSTER is credited with the creation of the wildly popular American appetizer “Popcorn Shrimp.”
–posted by Donna
Oh yum! I don’t do shrimp but I am going to HAVE to try this with little pieces of chicken. I love popcorn chicken and almost never get to have it. Thanks!
Looks delicious. I can’t wait to try it out. We love shrimp in our house
Looks like a great Superbowl Snack, can’t wait to try it!