These Popcorn Shrimp with Mango Chipotle Sauce are the perfect summer appetizer! The shrimp are crispy and packed with flavor alongside a sweet and spicy summery sauce for dipping.
Hi friends! How was your weekend? I hope your’s was just as fun as mine! I frolicked with family and friends, enjoyed some delicious food and just plain old relaxed! It was a picture perfect weekend at the beach!
Today, I’m getting right down to business. I’m sharing a summer appetizer that makes an appearance at all my cocktail parties at the BHK. Tom and my boys have always loved to go crabbing and fishing, so seafood is on the menu quite often at our house. These Popcorn Shrimp with my to die for sweet and spicy Mango Chipotle Sauce are a favorite with all my guests.
We all know that summer recipes need to be quick and fresh right? Well, this one is high on our list of favorites! These shrimp couldn’t be simpler to whip up! They’re definitely all about the delicious coating. It’s a mixture of Panko crumbs, some of my favorite Old Bay seasoning and kosher salt and pepper. Maybe even a little extra sprinkle of Old Bay when they’re done frying too. I can’t help myself. I’ve got a thing for Old Bay. They sound totally easy right?!
And the mango chipotle sauce is just as easy. It’s sweet with a perfect little spicy kick. I guarantee you’re going to LOVE it. It’s a summery change-up from the usual cocktail sauce. This lip-smackin’ combination of juicy mangoes, lemon juice, shallots, spicy chipotle peppers and some honey for sweetness will have you double dipping for sure! It’s irresistible!
So get this one on your summer cocktail party menu friends. They’ll be a hit for sure! I shared this recipe on my friends Carrian and Cade’s blog, Oh Sweet Basil, so head on over to check out the full recipe.
- Mango Chipotle Sauce:
- 2 cups fresh mango chunks
- ¼ cup shallots chopped
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- 2 Tbsp. honey
- ⅛ tsp. salt
- 1 small chipotle pepper in adobo sauce use ½ the pepper if you like a milder taste
- Popcorn Shrimp:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- ½ tsp. salt
- ½ tsp. pepper
- 2½ tsp. Old Bay seasoning
- 1 lb. raw shrimp peeled and deveined (keep tails attached)
- vegetable oil for frying
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Head on over to Oh Sweet Basil for the entire recipe!
Mary Ann these look so delicious. I can’t believe I’ve never made popcorn shrimp. I know my kids would love it. This sounds like a perfect dinner idea to me. Yum!
The kids would love them Karen! So easy and so flavorful. I think they’re perfect for summer! Enjoy!
I have tried and TRIED over the years to successfully make popcorn shrimp – your scrumptious recipe gives me hope that I can pull it off! Back into the kitchen I go… :)
You can Kate! They’re so easy and so delicious with the mango chipotle sauce! Have a wonderful week!
Good to hear you had a great weekend, Mary Ann! We did too and the weather was pretty much nice all weekend. Lots of time on the deck, that’s for sure!
I made coconut shrimp just a couple of week ago and I KNOW I’m going to love these even more with that Old Bay Seasoning and Mango Chipotle Sauce! These are the perfect little bite. I would love them for an app, but would gladly make a meal out of ’em! Pinned, of course! Can’t wait to make that sauce too. Bet that would be delicious on just about anything :)
Glad you enjoyed your weekend too Dawn! I’m addicted to Old Bay and to this sauce! I think you’ll love them both! Have a great week.
OMG, DROOOOOOOLING! I live for seafood in the summer, especially crispy, crunchy perfectly golden brown and delicious popcorn shrimp! These look incredible Mary Ann, and that mango-chipotle sauce is the perfect accompaniment! I could pop these beauties into my pie hole on repeat, all day every day! Gimme gimme gimme gimmmmeeeee! Pinned! Cheers friend!
P.S. Glad you had a fabulous weekend! Our’s wasn’t all that eventful. I’ve decided I need to live vicariously through you! ;)
p.s. Your star thing at the bottom still won’t let me give you more than 4 stars! :(
Me too! The mango chipotle sauce is a favorite with all sorts of things at our house! I’m having a few minor technical issues right now on the blog. Working on it. Thanks for the heads up!
This is my kind of appetizer! Love shrimp and the mango chipotle sauce sounds so delicious :)
It is Jennifer! These shrimp are so easy and perfect for parties!
Your photos are just gorgeous, Mary Ann – and I’m a big fan of easy summer recipes too. Glad you had a relaxing weekend! The mango chipotle sauce sounds wonderful.
Awww, thanks so much Geraldine! That’s my favorite sauce for shrimp or chicken tenders! Have a great week!
Oh my goodness, Mary Ann! These look divine! Spicy and sweet – so much flavor. Shrimp is an ultimate favorite of mine. Beautiful photos! <3
Thanks so much Tessa! They’re a fave at our house during the summer! XO
It is SO cool that you guys catch your own seafood! And do these shrimp ever look and sound delicious, I could eat them by the pound!
We have such fun summers at the beach Nicole! These shrimp are so tasty and that sauce is a favorite! Hope you enjoy them if you give them a try!
These do sound totally irresistible! And they are so darned cute in that little bucket! :) I will need to give these a try…I’m certain they’d be a huge hit with my family!
Thanks Kathy! Enjoy!
This looks sooo good! I love the coating!
Thanks Jocelyn!
This looks absolutely delicious! I can just imagine how great that mango chipotle sauce tastes… sounds like you had a great weekend. Summer weekends with family are just the best :)
They’re a favorite at our house during the summer Sarah! I love the mango sauce on just about anything!
I’m over the moon for old bay seasoning! My mouth is watering just thinking about it! And I absolutely adore this mango chipotle sauce… the sweet and spicy are a perfect combination. Delicious work my dear!
Me too Traci! I enjoy it on lots of things all year long, not just in the summer. The sauce is a fave!
Wow do these look incredible Mary Ann! Mango + chipotle = love. I must try. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks Jackie! Hope you enjoy!
These shrimp look too good and that mango dipping sauce is a must!
Thanks Laura! Yes, the mango sauce is one of my favorite dipping sauces. Hope you enjoy!
Wowzers Mary Ann. You keep knocking them out of the park lately. I could gobble up a whole batch of these crispy shrimp morsels in one go. That sauce though! drool!!
Thanks Alida! These are so easy and yes, that sauce. It’s an awesome sauce for summer!
My boys are shrimp freaks Mary Ann and I am going to make these tonight for them. Can’t wait to try. Looks outrageous!
They are really delish Cathy! And that sauce is just a little change-up from the regular cocktail sauce! So yummy!