Beer-Battered Fried Shrimp
Golden brown, crispy, and completely addictive, this recipe is perfect for dipping in tartar sauce. The batter mixes up ahead of time and they cook in just a few minutes.
Ingredients
- 12 ounces beer
- 1½ cups flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon cajun seasoning
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 2 pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 quart peanut oil for frying
For Serving
- fresh lemon
- parsley
- tartar sauce
Instructions
- Make the batter. In a large bowl, combine the beer, flour, salt, pepper, Cajun seasoning, and Dijon mustard and allow to sit at room temperature for 2-3 hours.
- Dip and fry. In a deep fryer or Dutch oven, preheat oil to 375° Pat the shrimp dry. Dip the shrimp in the batter and fry at 375 °F for approximately 2 to 3 minutes. They will be deep golden brown when done. Drain on paper towels.
Notes
No Cajun seasoning? Just use 1/2 teaspoon of garlic powder and paprika, then add a pinch of cayenne pepper.
Nutrition
Calories: 9850kcal | Carbohydrates: 165g | Protein: 145g | Fat: 958g | Saturated Fat: 161g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 305g | Monounsaturated Fat: 438g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1143mg | Sodium: 7534mg | Potassium: 1384mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2627IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 545mg | Iron: 12mg
Calories: 9850kcal