August 18, 2024

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co Popcorn Shrimp

Recipe found here.

3 cups Ice Water
1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 pound small Shrimp peeled, de-veined and tails removed
2 teaspoons Cajun Seasoning store bought or homemade
3/4 cup All-Purpose Flour
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
1 teaspoon Confectioners' Sugar
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Lager Beer
8 jarred Pepperoncini drained and halved lengthwise
2 jarred roasted Red Peppers drained and cut into bite size pieces
Vegetable Oil for deep frying
Salt and freshly ground Black Pepper to taste

Add ice water, granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon salt to a medium bowl. Mix until sugar and salt have dissolved.
Add shrimp. Set aside 15 minutes, then drain well and pat dry.
Place shrimp in a another, dry bowl. Add 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning. Toss to coat.
In another, large bowl, add flour, cornstarch, confectioners' sugar, remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning and beer. Whisk to make a smooth batter.
Add the shrimp, pepperoncini and roasted peppers to batter. Stir until evenly coated. Set aside.
Heat 2" of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven or large cooking pot over medium-high heat until a deep fry thermometer registers 350°F.
Working in batches, remove shrimp, pepperoncini and roasted peppers from the batter with a slotted spoon. Transfer to the hot oil. Fry until golden, about 3 minutes.
Remove a clean slotted spoon or a spider-strainer and place on a paper towel-covered plate to drain.
Continue in batches until all shrimp, pepperoncini and roasted peppers are cooked.
Season with salt and pepper, to taste.


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