Recipes

Popcorn Shrimp

Popcorn Shrimp
Cooking time

25 minutes

Prep Time: 15 minutes / Cook Time: 10 minutes

Calories

703 Kcal per 1 serivng

Ingredients (for 4 servings)
  • 【Popcorn Shrimp】

  • Small shrimp, peeled and deveined

    450 g

  • Buttermilk

    240 ml

  • All-purpose flour

    120 g

  • Cornstarch

    60 g

  • Garlic powder

    3 g

  • Paprika

    2 g

  • Salt

    2 g

  • Black pepper

    1 g

  • Neutral oil, for frying

  • 【Dark Sesame Glaze】

  • Kadoya Roasted Sesame Oil

    30 ml

  • Honey

    42 g

  • Soy sauce

    15 ml

  • Rice vinegar

    5 ml

  • Chili crisp or chili flakes

    5 g

  • 【To Finish】

  • Black and white sesame seeds

  • Green onions, thinly sliced

  • Lime wedges

  • Spicy mayo

Directions
  • Prep the shrimp: In a bowl, toss shrimp with buttermilk and let sit for 10 minutes.

  • In another bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.

  • Remove shrimp from the buttermilk and dredge in the flour mixture until fully coated.

  • Heat neutral oil in a large pot or deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crispy. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.

  • In a small bowl, whisk together Kadoya Dark Roasted Sesame Oil, honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and chili crisp.

  • Toss the hot popcorn shrimp lightly with the dark sesame glaze until coated. Transfer to a serving platter and top with sesame seeds, green onions, and lime wedges. Serve alongside spicy mayo for dipping.

Products used in this recipe
Roasted Sesame Oil

Roasted Sesame Oil

Roasted sesame oil gives rich, flavorful nutty taste to your dishes.

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