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Almost-Famous Popcorn Shrimp
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It’s risky to call a dish the “Best Ever,” especially one as common as popcorn shrimp. But after testing more than 25 batters and untold numbers of deep-fried mix-ins (sweet potato, asparagus, even oranges), Bubba Gump execs think their version is worthy of the title. The dish — beer-battered shrimp, pepperoncini and roasted red peppers — is a bestseller on the 17-year-old chain’s menu. No one at the company would give us the recipe, but Food Network Kitchens came up with this remarkable copy.
- Level: Easy
- Total: 35 min
- Active: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Level: Easy
- Total: 35 min
- Active: 20 min
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
Directions
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28m
Easy
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Special equipment:
a deep-fry thermometer- Mix 3 cups ice water, the granulated sugar and 1 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Add the shrimp and set aside 15 minutes, then drain well and pat dry. Dry the bowl; return the shrimp to the bowl and toss with 1/2 teaspoon Cajun seasoning.
- 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. Add the shrimp, pepperoncini and roasted peppers and stir until evenly coated.
- 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. Remove and drain on paper towels; season with salt. Serve with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce and/or tartar sauce.
