Parmesan Baked Popcorn Shrimp

Published Jun 20, 2019 Updated Aug 29, 2024

Delicious Popcorn Shrimp

Popcorn shrimp. Just the mere mention of the name is enough to set my stomach rumbling and mouth watering. I love shrimp, and all things shrimp. Now, popcorn shrimp is a whole different level of shrimp goodness — it features peeled, tail-off shrimp coated with crispy bread crumbs. You just pop the shrimp in the mouth, eating it practically like a snack. It works any time of the day, and any day of the week. It never fails to satisfy me. Now what makes popcorn shrimp a few notches better? You bake them and there is no deep-frying, no oil, and healthier.

Ingredients For Popcorn Shrimp

Peeled and deveined shrimp Panko bread crumbs Parmesan Flour Egg Salt Oil

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Cooking Tips

The shrimp is coated with an egg mixture, then rolled generously with pre-baked panko. This extra step makes the shrimp a whole lot more delicious—extremely crunchy, crispy, airy and light. There is no need to double coat it so you actually get to eat the shrimp, and not the thick bread crumbs as found in store-bought popcorn shrimp or the restaurant’s version. For the dipping sauce, plain old ketchup is good enough.

What To Serve With Parmesan Baked Popcorn Shrimp

This dish is best served as a delicious appetizer. For a wholesome meal and easy weeknight dinner, I recommend the following recipes. I hope you enjoy this post as much as I do. If you try my recipe, please leave a comment and consider giving it a 5-star rating. For more easy and delicious recipes, explore my Recipe Index, and stay updated by subscribing to my newsletter and following me on Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram for new updates.