Beer Battered Shrimp
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 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)
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.