Popcorn Shrimp

What is it?

Bite-sized shrimp are butterflied, coated in a Cajun seasoned breading, and fried until crisp. The pieces are small enough to eat by the handful, with a high breading-to-shrimp ratio and a shell that stays crunchy around the briny, slightly sweet shrimp inside. At Popeyes, it sits alongside the chicken items as one of the seafood options tied to the chain’s Louisiana roots. It’s usually sold in regular or large portions, either on its own or as part of a combo with Cajun Fries and a biscuit. Compared with the chicken tenders and bone-in pieces, these shrimp lean more on seasoning and texture than size.