Crispy Shrimp Poppers

5 from 4 ratings

Popcorn shrimp, shrimp which are breaded and fried, have long been a fried food favorite. This recipe, however, gives them a "popper" twist, by stuffing them with cream cheese, wrapping them in bacon, and then breading and frying them. Click here to see 13 Things You Didn’t Know You Could Fry

Servings

servings

Ingredients

20 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
10 bacon strips, cut in half lengthwise
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
oil, for frying
2 cup panko breadcrumbs
4 ounce cream cheese, softened

Directions

Butterfly the shrimp along the outside curves. Spread about 1 teaspoon cream cheese inside each shrimp.Wrap a piece of bacon around each shrimp and secure with toothpicks.
In 3 separate shallow bowls, place the flour, eggs, and breadcrumbs. Coat the shrimp with flour, then dip into eggs, and then coat with breadcrumbs.
In a large skillet or deep-fryer, heat the oil to 375 degrees. Fry the shrimp, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Discard the toothpicks before serving.