Popcorn Shrimp with
Bloody Mary Aioli

Yield: 2 to 3 appetizer servings; 2/3 cup aioli

Ingredients

Shrimp

• 6 ounces rock shrimp
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• Vegetable oil for frying
• Seasoned all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon each cayenne, salt and garlic powder

Aioli

• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon chopped parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped roasted green bell pepper
• 1 teaspoon chopped sun-dried tomato
• 1 ounce bloody Mary mix
• 1 teaspoon horseradish paste
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Instructions

Shrimp

1. Marinate shrimp in buttermilk for 1 hour.
2. Combine seasoned flour ingredients. Dredge shrimp in flour.
3. Fry about 1 minute in oil heated to 325 degrees F.

Aioli

1. Combine all ingredients. Serve on the side with shrimp.

Nutrition

Per serving: 540 calories, 48g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 110mg cholesterol, 700mg sodium