Crispy Shrimp Poppers
From peetabear 15 years ago
- 4 minutes to make
- Serves 20
I haven't made this but it looked good... I think the recipe would be even better with some chopped jalapeno added to the cream cheese filling.. the recipe and photo are from the web
Ingredients
- 20 uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined shopping list
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened shopping list
- 10 bacon strips shopping list
- 1 cup all-purpose flour shopping list
- 2 eggs, lightly beaten shopping list
- 2 cups panko (Japanese) bread crumbs shopping list
- oil for deep-fat frying shopping list
How to make it
- Butterfly the shrimp along the outside curves.
- Spread about 1 teaspoon cream cheese inside each shrimp.
- Cut bacon strips in half lengthwise; wrap a piece around each shrimp and secure with toothpicks.
- In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour, eggs and bread crumbs.
- Coat the shrimp with flour; dip into eggs, then coat with bread crumbs.
- In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°.
- Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Discard toothpicks before serving.
- Yield: 20 appetizers.
The Rating
Reviewed by 7 people-
Oh my! This is going in my recipe book right away! I'm printing this now! Thanks.
mrsc543
in North Reading loved it
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The cream cheese addition sounds very good! Great recipe, thanks!
juels
in Clayton loved it
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Shrimp,bacon and cheese all fried together, ^5
Jeff
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in Columbiana loved it
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