Beer Battered Fried Shrimp
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4.9
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
20 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
152 kcal
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Course
Main Course
Beer Battered Fried Shrimp
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You are going to be amazed at how easy it is to prepare beer battered shrimp.
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Ingredients
- 2 pounds Shrimp peeled
- 12 ounces beer
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground red pepper
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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.
Notes
- 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 Information
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Calories
152kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
20g
(40%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0g
(0%)
Cholesterol
228mg
(76%)
Sodium
1404mg
(59%)
Potassium
111mg
(3%)
Fiber
0g
(0%)
Sugar
0g
(0%)
Vitamin A
350IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
136mg
(14%)
Iron
2.7mg
(15%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 152 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 152kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 228mg | 76% |
| Sodium | 1404mg | 59% |
| Potassium | 111mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugar | 0g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 350IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 136mg | 14% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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