Ellie Krieger's Popcorn Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 3/4 cup cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon dried ancho chile powder
• 1 lb shrimp, shelled and cleaned (90-100 ct)
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 4 egg whites
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

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   Place flour, chili powder, garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a shallow bowl and stir with a fork to incorporate. Place egg whites in another shallow bowl and beat lightly. Place cornmeal, 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper in a third bowl and stir with a fork to incorporate. Toss the shrimp, a few at a time, in flour until well coated. Shake off excess flour, then dip in egg whites. Transfer to cornmeal mixture and toss to cover all sides. Reserve coated shrimp on a baking sheet or piece of parchment paper and repeat with remaining shrimp.