Beer-Battered Fried Shrimp |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 25 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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fort food:) These can be an appetizer or main dish, depending on what you pair them with-but there never seems to be enough because even the most hard-core seafood haters (like me...) seem to love shrimp! Go figure! If you can, get your shrimp (or any seafood, for that matter) at a fish market-the freshness and non fishy taste are worth the price. Ingredients:
2 lbs uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined |
1/4 cup flour |
3/4 cup flat beer |
1 egg, slightly beaten |
1 tablespoon sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
peanut oil, for deep-frying |
Directions:
1. Butterfly the cleaned shrimp so that they will look larger: hold them so that the underside is up; slice down its length, almost to the vein, to form the hinge.
2. Spread and flatten to form the butterfly shape.
3. Make a batter by mixing together the flour, beer, egg, sugar, and salt.
4. Use a deep fryer and heat a few inches of peanut oil to 375*F.
5. Dip the shrimp into the batter and fry until golden brown; drain on paper towels.
6. Serve hot.
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