Make our Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Popcorn Shrimp Recipe at home. Popcorn Shrimp are great for weeknight dinner, parties and movie night.

Photo by Don Heller

Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Popcorn Shrimp Recipe

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Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Popcorn Shrimp Recipe

Make our Bubba Gump Shrimp Company Popcorn Shrimp Recipe at home. Popcorn Shrimp are great for weeknight dinner, parties and movie night.

Prep Time15 minutes mins

Active Time15 minutes mins

Marinating Time15 minutes mins

Total Time45 minutes mins

Course: Appetizer, Kid Favorite, Main Course, Party Recipe

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Bubba Gump Shrimp Company, Seafood, Shrimp

Ingredients

• 3 cups Ice Water
• 1 teaspoon Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 pound small Shrimp peeled, deveined 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
• Lemon Wedges for serving
• Cocktail Sauce and/or Tartar Sauce for serving

Instructions

• 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 inches 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.
• Serve with lemon wedges, cocktail sauce and/or tartar sauce.

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