Popcorn Shrimp Salad

Name: Popcorn Shrimp Salad
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp Cajun seasoning; 2 Tbsps chopped cornichons, plus 2 tablespoons of the pickling liquid; 1 large egg; 237 milliliters instant flour (such as Wondra); 1 green bell pepper, cut into strips; 1 teaspoons hot sauce; 4 servings Kosher salt; 4 servings Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper; 59 milliliters mayonnaise; 4 servings Freshly ground pepper; 1 small red onion, thinly sliced; 2 romaine hearts, torn into bite-size pieces; 227 grams shrimp, peeled and deveined; 1 medium tomato, chopped; 4 servings Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 teaspoons whole-grain mustard

Need a dairy free and pescatarian main course? Popcorn Shrimp Salad could be an awesome recipe to try. This recipe covers 25% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 4. One serving contains 333 calories, 18g of protein, and 15g of fat. Head to the store and pick up whole-grain mustard, cornichons, pepper, and a few other things to make it today. This recipe is typical of American cuisine. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 30 minutes.

Instructions

Whisk the mayonnaise, cornichons and their liquid, mustard, hot sauce, and salt and pepper to taste in a bowl.

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Salt And Pepper

Gherkins

Mayonnaise

Hot Sauce

Mustard

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Whisk

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Prepare the salad: Halve the shrimp lengthwise.

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Shrimp

Whisk the egg and 2 tablespoons water in a medium bowl. In another bowl, whisk the flour, Cajun seasoning and 2 teaspoons salt.

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Cajun Seasoning

All Purpose Flour

Water

Salt

Egg

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Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a deep skillet until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees. (A piece of shrimp will sizzle on contact.) Dip each shrimp in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture. Working in batches, fry the shrimp until crisp and golden, turning once, about 2 minutes.

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Vegetable Oil

Shrimp

All Purpose Flour

Dip

Egg

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Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper-towel-lined plate; season with salt.

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Salt

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Toss the romaine, tomato, onion and bell pepper with the dressing in a large bowl; season with salt and pepper. Divide the salad among plates and scatter the shrimp on top.

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Salt And Pepper

Bell Pepper

Romaine

Shrimp

Tomato

Onion

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Photograph by Antonis Achilleos

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Servings:

1Tbsp

Cajun seasoning 2Tbsps

chopped cornichons, plus 2 tablespoons of the pickling liquid 1large

egg 237milliliters

instant flour (such as Wondra)1

green bell pepper, cut into strips 1teaspoons

hot sauce 4servings

Kosher salt 4servings

Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper 59milliliters

mayonnaise 4servings

Freshly ground pepper 1small

red onion, thinly sliced 2

romaine hearts, torn into bite-size pieces 227grams

shrimp, peeled and deveined 1medium

tomato, chopped 4servings

Vegetable oil, for frying 2teaspoons

whole-grain mustard

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp on the menu? Try pairing with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. You could try GIFFT by Kathie Lee Gifford Pinot Grigio. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 15 dollars per bottle.