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Beer-Battered Shrimp
Delectable and crispy, with a hint of spice - these Beer-Battered Shrimp are a perfect, light addition to any gathering.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 214 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup light beer
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Pour in the beer and whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F.
- Dip shrimp into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and carefully place them in the hot oil.
- Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the beer battered shrimp hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
214kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
26g
(9%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
1g
(2%)
Saturated Fat
0.2g
(1%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
143mg
(48%)
Sodium
1227mg
(51%)
Potassium
186mg
(5%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
328IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.01mg
(0%)
Calcium
70mg
(7%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 214
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 214kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 26g | 9% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 1% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1227mg | 51% |
| Potassium | 186mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 328IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 7% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.