Recipe courtesy of Oats Everyday
Cajun popcorn shrimp are a must-try! Bite-sized pieces with crispy oat breading will elevate your next gathering.
Cajun Popcorn Shrimp
Ingredients
- 10 oz shrimp frozen raw peeled, thawed and drained, bag 70/90
- 2 tsp canola oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1/2 cup oat flour
- 1 cup quick oats
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten
- canola oil for frying
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse oats to coarsely chop. Set aside.
- In a bowl, combine shrimp, oil, salt and Cajun seasoning, stirring well to coat.
- Heat oil in deep fryer or large heavy-bottomed saucepan to 350°F (175°C).
- Place flour, beaten eggs and oats in three separate shallow bowls.
- Dredge shrimp with flour; shake off excess. Transfer shrimp to egg, turning to coat, then roll in quick oats. Place breaded shrimp onto a plate and repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 3-4 minutes, or until breading is golden and shrimp is cooked through.
- Remove from oil, drain on paper towel. Serve with wedges of lemon and tartar or remoulade sauce.
Oat Flour: Oat flour is simply oats that have been milled to a fine powder. Oat Flour can be used to thicken sauces and gravies, in breadings, and in baked goods, such as cookies and quick breads. Oat flour is commercially available, or can easily be made at home in a food processor or blender. To make oat flour, process rolled or quick oats to a powder, then sift.
Quick Oats: Quick oats also commonly available, these oats have been cut, steamed and rolled into thinner flaking making them quicker to cook. They’re frequently used in muffins, cookies and bread. Making a bowl of plain Quick Oats with your choice of toppings is an alternative to more processed instant oatmeal packages.
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