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Popcorn Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce - Paleo

Crispy, grain-free, gluten-free Popcorn Shrimp lightly fried to perfection and served with a Whole30 compliant cocktail sauce! It's what dreams are made of!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cocktail sauce, paleo, popcorn shrimp
Servings: 2 people

Ingredients

For the Whole30 Cocktail Sauce:

  • ½ cup compliant sugar-free ketchup such as Primal Kitchen or Tessemae’s
  • 1 tablespoon prepared white horseradish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon coconut aminos

For the Popcorn Shrimp:

  • 340 gr 26/30 or 16/20 shrimp peeled, deveined, tail left on
  • ¼ cup cassava flour
  • ¼ cup arrowroot starch
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt plus extra for serving
  • ½ lemon cut into wedges, for serving
  • ¼ cup coconut oil plus more if required

Instructions

  • For the Whole30 Cocktail Sauce:
  • In a bowl, combine the ketchup, horseradish, lemon juice, and coconut aminos.
  • For the Popcorn Shrimp:
  • Place the arrowroot starch, cassava flour and eggs into three separate mixing bowls. Season the cassava flour with the paprika, onion powder, and a ¼ teaspoon each of salt and pepper and stir through to incorporate. Add 1 tablespoon of water to the egg and whisk vigorously until frothy.
  • Dredge the shrimp in the arrowroot starch, then dip into the egg wash, and finally dredge in the seasoned cassava flour.
  • Heat a 10-inch non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coconut oil and heat for 1 to 2 minutes, or until it reaches 350F. Shake off any excess breading from the shrimp and carefully add it to the hot oil. Cook the shrimp until it’s golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Flip and cook an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through. Transfer the popcorn shrimp to a plate lined with paper towel to soak up excess oil and season with a pinch of kosher salt.
  • Serve immediately with lemon wedges and cocktail sauce.