Copycat Bubba Gump Popcorn Shrimp

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix shrimp, sugar, salt, and 1/2 tsp of the Cajun seasoning. Cover and refrigerate for about 2 hours.
2. Drain and cut pepperoncini in half lengthwise. Drain red pepper, cut into pieces.
3. Heat a couple of inches of oil in a wide pot over medium high heat.
4. In a large bowl, mix flour, corn starch, icing sugar, and remaining Cajun seasoning. Add pepperoncini, red pepper, and beer. Whisk into a smooth, creamy batter. Add shrimp to the batter, mix until well coated.
5. Add shrimp, pepperoncini and red peppers to oil one at a time, remove excess batter before frying Fry. Cook in one layer only and avoid any too many shrimp or the oil will cool and the batter becomes lumpy and sticky. Fry until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove shrimp and peppers with a slotted spoon, drain on paper towel and season with salt. If you’re doing more than one batch, make the oil is fully heated before frying more food.
6. Serve with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce or lemon.
7. Adapted from this recipe.