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Easy Popcorn Shrimp Salad

By Laura Fuentes Updated Apr 25, 2024

5 from 16 votes

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Baked Bang Bang Shrimp Salad that comes together in a flash! It’s the perfect quick midweek meal or fantastic for entertaining!

You know what’s better for you and more affordable than going out to eat? Making this easy popcorn shrimp salad at home!

If you can assemble a salad and bake your favorite popcorn shrimp, you can make this recipe!

popcorn shrimp salad

Easy Salad with Popcorn Shrimp

For the ultimate easy salad-making experience, use pre-chopped slaw mix or salad mix, which requires zero chopping. Topped with your favorite popcorn shrimp, you’ve got a quick meal ready to go in minutes!

You’ll find popcorn shrimp in the freezer aisle, and typically, you cook it in the oven or air fryer.

bang bang popcorn shrimp salad ingredients

Fried Popcorn Shrimp Salad Ingredients

To make this fried popcorn shrimp salad, you’ll only need a couple of ingredients:

  • Popcorn Shrimp: nobody makes their own, not even your favorite restaurant. Go ahead and buy your favorite ones from the freezer aisle. 
  • Slaw mix: sure, you could use salad mix, but slaw has an irresistible crunch! 
  • Cilantro: its citrusy flavor brings so much to this recipe. Skip it if you’re one of the 1% whose tastebuds say it tastes like soap. 
  • Olive oil: to coat and as a dressing for the salad.
  • Vinegar: part of the dressing.
  • Honey: balance out the dressing.

Below you’ll find the measurements for this recipe in the recipe card.

drizzling spicy sauce over bang bang popcorn shrimp salad

How to Make Bang Bang Popcorn Shrimp Salad

Making a salad with fried popcorn shrimp is quite simple, and you don’t even need to mess up the kitchen! These are the simple steps:

  1. Preheat
    Preheat the oven or the air fryer according to the directions on the packaging.
  2. Build the salad base
    Place the slaw mix and cilantro in a large bowl or platter. Mix to combine.
  3. Cook
    Bake or air fry the popcorn shrimp according to the package directions. 
  4. Make the dressing & drizzle
    Combine the dressing ingredients in a small bowl. In another bowl, make the creamy Sriracha drizzle or one of the dressing suggestions below.
  5. Combine
    Top the salad base with the fried popcorn shrimp, drizzle the dressing, and toss to combine.
  6. Enjoy
    Serve it immediately or pack it inside a container for a terrific work lunch!

Dressing Options for Bang Bang Popcorn Shrimp Salad

Fried shrimp salads pair well with creamy dressings like Ranch dressing and Honey mustard, or the Spicy dressing below as well as simple vinaigrettes.

I personally love the creamy and spicy Sriracha drizzle included in the recipe card below, which you can adjust to your liking, heat-wise!

Popcorn Shrimp Salad with Bang Bang Sauce

Servings: 6
Prep Time: 5 minutes mins
Cook Time: 15 minutes mins
Total Time: 20 minutes mins
Baked Bang Bang Shrimp Salad that comes together in a flash! It’s the perfect quick midweek meal or fantastic for entertaining!
5 from 16 votes
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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup mayonnaise
  • 4 tablespoons Asian sweet chili sauce
  • 4 teaspoons Sriracha
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon honey
  • 14- ounce package Popcorn Shrimp
  • 8 cups slaw mix
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425F (or the temperature noted in popcorn shrimp packaging).
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and Sriracha. If the sauce is too thick for your liking to pour over salad, add a little water. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
  • In a small bowl, mix olive oil, vinegar, and honey. Set aside.
  • Place Popcorn Shrimp on a baking sheet and bake, for 14-16 minutes until done (check your package directions, this might vary by brand). Remove from oven.
  • In a large bowl, combine Napa cabbage and purple cabbage. Pour olive oil mixture, give it a quick toss, and add in chopped cilantro. Transfer salad base onto a serving platter, top with warm popcorn shrimp, and drizzle with Sriracha dressing.

Equipment

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Nutrition

Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0.4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 302mg | Potassium: 171mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 118IU | Vitamin C: 36mg | Calcium: 39mg | Iron: 0.5mg

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    5 from 16 votes (14 ratings without comment)

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  1. Susan says

    July 16, 2022 at 10:58 am

    5 stars
    O perfect spice and creaminess!

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      July 18, 2022 at 11:26 am

      I’m glad you enjoyed this popcorn shrimp salad!

      Reply
  2. Sherri says

    January 26, 2018 at 8:33 am

    This recipe was a huge hit, it’s perfect for quick lunches on the weekends that I feel good about serving to my family!

    Reply
  3. Tim says

    December 07, 2017 at 11:08 am

    5 stars
    If it is just me, I eat them all by themselves, usually the entire box. If it is part of a broader meal it is usually incorporated into something like a casserole or fish tacos. I like your idea of using them in salads, like crutons or grilled chicken would normally be used. I think the crisp exterior would give a great contrast to the soft texture of a salad.

    Reply
    • Laura Fuentes says

      December 07, 2017 at 10:58 pm

      This salad is very crunchy but I can totally see these topping traditional romaine or salad greens. I too could eat way too many on their own, which is why I try to incorporate them into a recipe. shrimp tacos are also a favorite 🙂

      Reply
  4. Cheryl says

    December 04, 2017 at 2:39 pm

    I usually serve popcorn shrimp with cocktail and tartar sauce along with cole slaw and french fries on the side.

    Will have to try your recipe. Two of my favorites — cole slaw and popcorn shrimp.

    Reply

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