How To Make Beer-Battered Shrimp

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Beer adds a nice yeasty flavor to this batter, which can also be used for fish and chips or any other fried seafood.

To complete this How-To you will need:

2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tbsp. paprika
A 12-ounce bottle beer
2 lb. shrimp
Vegetable oil
Lemon wedges
Cocktail sauce
A deep fryer
A cooking thermometer
A sharp knife
Plastic wrap

Step 1: Make the batter

Combine 1½ cups flour with the salt and paprika and whisk in the beer until smooth.

Tip: Cover the batter with plastic wrap and let it sit at room temperature for an hour. This will help the batter stick to the shrimp.

Step 2: Peel the shrimp

Peel the shrimp, leaving the tails on.

Step 3: Devein the shrimp

Make a shallow cut along the back of each shrimp with the tip of a sharp knife. Remove the vein under running water with your fingers or with the knife.

Tip: Larger shrimps' veins can impart a dirty flavor or gritty texture.

Step 4: Heat the oil

Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or a large heavy skillet to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 5: Batter the shrimp

Dredge each shrimp in the remaining flour before dipping it in the batter.

Step 6: Fry the shrimp

Drop shrimp in the hot oil and fry until golden brown.

Step 7: Serve

Serve fried shrimp with lemon wedges and tartar sauce or cocktail sauce.

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[Vnix]

that motherfucker looks like he fucked people up in the war...

[thedancemetaltwins]

that's not a vain, that's their digestive tract.

[BlackHit]

@Vnix

Funny and true as hell! I was thinking he reminded me of Clint Eastwood in Gran Torino lol

[tiggerrulez123]

i knew there would be 1 4 dis

[QaiyyahFreakz]

step 8:get poison and die.

[Ebvardh]

Taking the veins out is the most tedious part... Oh, well! It needs to be done and it ain't doing itself

[Ebvardh]

@PAYBACKiszaB2 You're not letting the shrimp sit. You're letting the batter sit on your fridge.

[jensmenu]

Oh I make it better!

[PAYBACKiszaB2]

I thought the health department always said to never leave any type of meat sitting out for any period of time if raw? I am confused on that leaving that raw shrimp sitting out for an HOUR!!!! Bacteria?

[dodgyplonk]

i dont care what any of you crazy people says, they are called prawns!!!

[nutsaq]

lmmfao! good one!