If you love big flavors and crunch, this one’s for you. Our ready-to-cook Pacific Bay Ready to Heat Frozen Breaded Shrimp Popcorn gets coated in rich salted egg curry sauce and finished with nutty cereal topping that keeps you reaching for “just one more.”

Crispy Shrimp Popcorn in Salted Egg Curry Sauce

Yield: 2–3 servings
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate

Ingredients

For the Shrimp Popcorn

250g Pacific Bay Ready to Heat Frozen Breaded Shrimp Popcorn

Oil, for deep frying

For the Salted Egg Curry Sauce

3 salted egg yolks, steamed and mashed

2 tbsp butter

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 small red chili, chopped (optional)

5 to 6 curry leaves (or ½ tsp curry powder)

½ cup evaporated milk or cream

1 tsp sugar

For the Cereal Topping

½ cup Nestum cereal (or similar wheat cereal)

2 tbsp butter

1 chili, chopped (optional)

1 tsp sugar

Pinch of salt

Procedure

Fry the shrimp popcorn. Deep fry the shrimp popcorn from frozen in batches according to the packaging instructions until golden brown and crispy, then drain well on paper towels.

Create the salted egg curry sauce. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat, sauté garlic, chili, and curry leaves until fragrant, then stir in the mashed salted egg yolks and cook until foamy before adding milk and sugar to form a smooth, slightly thick sauce.

Toast the cereal topping. In another pan, melt butter and stir-fry the cereal with chili, sugar, and salt over low heat until crisp and aromatic.

Assemble and serve immediately. Toss the crispy shrimp lightly in the salted egg curry sauce just until coated, plate, and sprinkle generously with the buttery cereal topping for maximum crunch.

NOTES

The Pacific Bay Advantage: Pacific Bay Ready to Heat Frozen Breaded Shrimp Popcorn are made with whole shrimp and natural ingredients. They are conveniently ready to fry from frozen, and cook through in minutes.

Alternatives: Make this recipe with Pacific Bay Ready to Heat Par-Fried Natural Fish Fingers to conveniently switch to fish as your main protein. If salted egg yolks are unavailable, you can use salted egg powder or mash cooked egg yolks with a pinch of salt for a similar savory effect.

Chef's Tip: Fry the shrimp in small batches to maintain oil temperature and keep the shrimp popcorn light and crunchy.

Storage & Reheating: Leftovers can be reheated in an air fryer for a few minutes to revive crispness, but for best texture, add the cereal topping fresh.

Serving Suggestion: Serve this salted egg shrimp popcorn with steamed rice for a hearty meal or as a party platter and bar snack for sharing.

FAQS

Q: How do you keep shrimp popcorn crispy after adding salted egg sauce?
A: Toss the shrimp in the sauce just before serving and avoid soaking them too long so the coating stays crisp.

Q: Can I air fry shrimp popcorn instead of deep frying?
A: Yes, lightly spray the coated shrimp with oil and air fry at 200°C for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden.

Q: What does cereal topping add to salted egg shrimp?
A: The cereal topping adds nutty crunch and a light sweetness that balances the rich, creamy salted egg curry sauce.

Ready to try this bold, crispy salted egg shrimp popcorn? Shop for Pacific Bay Ready to Heat Frozen Breaded Shrimp Popcorn in leading supermarkets or online at pacificbay.com.ph and cook it fresh at home.