Make our Popeyes Popcorn Shrimp and Chicken Recipe at home tonight for your family. Shrimp or Chicken? You don't have to choose. With Popeyes Cajun Surf and Turf you get both.
Prep Time20 minutesmins
Active Time25 minutesmins
Total Time45 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer, Lunch, Main Course, Party Recipe
Cuisine: American, Seafood, Southern
Keyword: Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Ingredients
1/2poundShrimppeeled, deveined and tails removed
2boneless skinless Chicken Breastscut into bite-sized pieces
6cupsVegetable Oilfor frying
2/3cupAll-Purpose Flour
1tablespoonSalt
2tablespoonsfreshly ground White Pepperto taste
1teaspoonCayenne Pepperto taste
2teaspoonsPaprikato taste
3Eggs
Cajun Seasoningstore bought or homemade, to taste
Instructions
Pour oil into a deep fryer or a large deep cast iron skillet.
Heat fryer to medium or place skillet over medium heat on the stovetop and heat to 350°F.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, salt, white pepper, cayenne pepper and paprika in a bowl.
In another bowl, add eggs. Beat with a blender or whisk until well blended.
When oil is hot, dip a piece of shrimp and chicken into eggs.
Move to the flour bowl and coat generously with the flour mixture.
Drop into the hot oil. Repeat with more pieces but do not crowd the fryer.
Fry for 15 to 25 minutes or until pieces are a dark golden brown.
Remove from oil and place on a paper towel-covered plate to drain. Keep warm.
Repeat with the rest of the shrimp and chicken pieces until all are fried.