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Beer Battered Fried Shrimp

You are going to be amazed at how easy it is to prepare beer battered shrimp.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 152 kcal
Course: Main Course

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds Shrimp peeled
  • 12 ounces beer
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground red pepper

Instructions

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  1. Peel the shrimp and devein if desired. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and lay shrimp out in one layer on a plate.
  2. Preheat vegetable oil to 350 degrees.
  3. Pour beer into a mixing bowl.
  4. Sift dry ingredients into the beer, and whisk until frothy and combined. While using the batter, whisk lightly from time to time.
  5. 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.
  6. 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

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

% 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.