Fried shrimp with pineapple

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupSifted flour
1teaspoonBaking powder
1teaspoonSalt
1Egg, beaten
½cupBeer
Oil for frying
1poundsShrimp, peeled and deveined
1tablespoonCornstarch
1tablespoonSugar
¼cupVinegar
½cupPineapple juice
1cupPineapple chunks

Directions

1) Sift flour, baking powder, and ½ ts salt together in a bowl.

Beat in egg and beer.

2) Heat oil to 375 degrees in deep skillet or deep fryer. Dip shrimp in batter, coating well. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and keep warm.

3)In saucepan, combine cornstarch, sugar, ½ ts salt, and vinegar.

Add pineapple juice, cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens.

4) Arrange shrimp on serving platter. Place pineapple chunks around shrimp. Pour sauce on top; serve at once.

Submitted By VERNON PHIPPS On 09-13-95