Beer Battered Fried Shrimp
You are going to be amazed at how easy it is to prepare beer battered shrimp.
Servings 10
Calories 152kcal
Ingredients
- 2 pounds shrimp peeled
- 12 ounces beer
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground red pepper
Instructions
- Peel the shrimp and devein if desired. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and lay shrimp out in one layer on a plate.
- Preheat vegetable oil to 350 degrees.
- Pour beer into a mixing bowl.
- Sift dry ingredients into the beer, and whisk until frothy and combined. While using the batter, whisk lightly from time to time.
- Gently dip shrimp into the batter and deep fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until the batter is golden and the shrimp float in the oil.
- Lay cooked shrimp on a wire rack resting on a cookie sheet to drain the oil.
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Recipe Tips
Pro Tips for Perfect Beer Battered Shrimp
- Keep it cold: Refrigerate your beer until just before using. Some chefs even place their batter bowl in an ice bath while working to maintain those all-important bubbles.
- Stay dry: The drier your shrimp, the better the batter will adhere. Don't skip the paper towel step!
- Mind the temperature: Oil that's too cool will result in greasy, soggy batter. Too hot, and the outside will burn before the shrimp cooks through. An investment in a good thermometer pays off here.
- Work in small batches: Adding too many shrimp at once will dramatically lower your oil temperature. Fry in batches of 4-5 for best results.
- The beer matters: While you don't need an expensive craft brew, different beers will impart different flavors. Light beers produce a more neutral, crispy coating, while IPAs add a pleasant hoppy note.
Nutrition
Calories: 152kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 228mg | Sodium: 1404mg | Potassium: 111mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 0g | Vitamin A: 350IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 2.7mg
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