Almost-Famous Popcorn Shrimp Recipe

Name: Almost-Famous Popcorn Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; Kosher salt; 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined; 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning; 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; Lemon wedges, cocktail sauce and/or tartar sauce, for serving

Servings: persons

1 teaspoon granulated sugar
Kosher salt
1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined
2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
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
Lemon wedges, cocktail sauce and/or tartar sauce, for serving

1
Mix 3 cups ice water, the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl.
2
Add the shrimp and set aside 15 minutes, then drain well and pat dry.
3
Dry the bowl; return the shrimp to the bowl and toss with 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning.
4
Whisk the flour, cornstarch, confectioners' sugar, the remaining 1 1/2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning and the beer in a large bowl to make a smooth batter.
5
Add the shrimp, pepperoncini and roasted peppers and stir until evenly coated.
6
Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F. Working in batches, remove the shrimp, pepperoncini and roasted peppers from the batter with a slotted spoon, transfer to the hot oil and fry until golden, about 3 minutes.
7
Remove and drain on paper towels; season with salt.
8
Serve with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce and/or tartar sauce.
9
Photograph by Kang Kim

310

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 teaspoon granulated sugar, Kosher salt, 1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined, 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning, and more.

Yes, Almost-Famous Popcorn Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Almost-Famous Popcorn Shrimp

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