Name: Beer Battered Shrimp
Ingredients: 1 cup flour; 1 tablespoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 12 ounce can or bottle beer; 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce; Vegetable oil; 2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined; Flour for dredging; Creole Tartar Sauce (recipe follows)

Beer Battered Shrimp

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What could be better than fried shrimp made in a beer batter? Pair this with our spicy creole tartar sauce and you have a winning dish that is perfect for football season or entertaining.

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 tablespoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon salt
12 ounces can or bottle beer
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
Vegetable oil
2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined
Flour for dredging
Creole Tartar Sauce (recipe follows)

Instructions

In medium bowl combine 1 cup flour, paprika and salt. Whisk in beer, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce. Cover; let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour.
In large heavy sauce pot or deep-fryer, heat about 3 inches oil over medium-high heat to 375 degrees F. Dredge shrimp in flour, then dip in batter.
Fry shrimp, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with Creole Tartar Sauce.

Creole Tartar Sauce

1/4 cup chopped celery
1/4 cup chopped parsley
3 tbsp. tomato paste
2 tbsp. Dijon-style mustard
2 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
1 tbsp. white wine vinegar
3/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
1/2 tsp. paprika

In small bowl combine all ingredients until well blended. Makes about 1 cup.