Beer batter fried shrimp

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupAll-purpose flour
1tablespoonPaprika
½teaspoonSalt
cup(12 ounce bottle) beer
½teaspoonRep pepper sauce
3poundsRaw shrimp, peeled and deveined flour for dredging oil for deep frying

Directions

In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, paprika and salt. Whisk in the beer, Worcestershire sauce and red pepper sauce. Let stand for at least 1 hour or cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Fill a deep-fat fryer with oil about 3 inches deep and heat to 375 degrees. Dip the shrimp in flour and then in the beer batter. Fry for 1-2 minutes or until the shrimp are golden. Drain on paper towels.

Serve with Creole Tartar Sauce. Serves 8.

From the files of Al Rice, North Pole Alaska. Feb 1994