Description
These crispy seafood poppers are bite-sized morsels of delicious seafood, coated in a crunchy breading and fried to golden perfection. They are perfect as an appetizer or a snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound mixed seafood (shrimp, scallops, fish), cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- Vegetable oil, for frying
Instructions
- Pat the seafood dry with paper towels.
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with panko breadcrumbs mixed with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dredge each piece of seafood in flour, then dip in the egg, and finally coat thoroughly with the panko mixture.
- Heat about 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet or pot over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry the seafood poppers in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pot, for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove the poppers with a slotted spoon and place them on a wire rack set over a baking sheet to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for optimal crispiness.
- Do not overcrowd the pot to maintain oil temperature and ensure even cooking.
- Adjust seasoning to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 oz
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Crispy Seafood Poppers, fried seafood, appetizer, seafood snack, party food