Jul 17 2026

Combo Platter Recipe

Time1h
Serves4

popcorn shrimp, fried calamari, cheese curds, & buffalo wings served with cocktail, marinara, & bleu cheese dipping sauces

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Ingredients

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Popcorn Shrimp

Dipping Sauces

Method

Popcorn Shrimp

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shrimp

    In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg and milk together. Dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, and coat in breadcrumbs.

  2. 2

    Fry the Shrimp

    Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry the shrimp until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Fried Calamari

  1. 3

    Prepare the Calamari

    In a bowl, mix flour, cornmeal, salt, and pepper. Dredge the calamari in the flour mixture.

  2. 4

    Fry the Calamari

    Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry the calamari until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Cheese Curds

  1. 5

    Prepare the Cheese Curds

    In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg and milk together. Dredge the cheese curds in the flour mixture, dip in the egg mixture, and coat in breadcrumbs.

  2. 6

    Fry the Cheese Curds

    Heat oil in a deep pan. Fry the cheese curds until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Buffalo Wings

  1. 7

    Prepare the Wings

    In a bowl, season the chicken wings with salt and pepper. Fry or bake until fully cooked.

  2. 8

    Make the Buffalo Sauce

    In a saucepan, melt butter and mix it with hot sauce. Toss the cooked wings in the sauce.

Serving

  1. 9

    Assemble the Platter

    Arrange the popcorn shrimp, fried calamari, cheese curds, and buffalo wings on a large platter. Serve with cocktail sauce, marinara sauce, and bleu cheese dressing.

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