Almost-Famous Popcorn Shrimp

• 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

sugar, kosher salt, shrimp, cajun seasoning, flour, cornstarch, sugar, lager beer, pepperoncini, red peppers, vegetable oil, lemon wedges

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/almost-famous-popcorn-shrimp-recipe.html (may not work)