Monday, September 12, 2011

Beer Battered Deep Fried Local Shrimp

This batter is very light and crispy, it’s good on deep fried veggies as well as fish and shrimp. I served with a rice and a sauce made with white wine and freshly picked oyster mushrooms.

1 12 oz can light beer
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon paprika
16 to 20 Maine shrimp
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
salt
fresh ground pepper
2 cups flour, divided
lemon juice and Worcestire~ for a quick marinade
oil — for deep-frying
Franks Red Hot Sauce
Wasabi Sauce
Pour the beer into a large bowl. Sift the flour, salt,pepper, Old Bay, and paprika into the beer, whisking until the batter is light and frothy. (The batter may be used immediately or stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week, but be sure to whisk it occasionally).
Remove the shells from the shrimp, leaving the tails intact. Wash and remove the black line running down the center. Dry the shrimp and sprinkle with lemon juice, salt, pepper and a few drops of Worcestershire.
Heat at least 2 inches of oil in a frying kettle or electric fryer. Just before it reaches 375F, quickly dredge the shrimp with the other half of the flour, shaking of excess then dip in the beer batter, coating well, and drop them into the hot fat (do this in 2 batches). When they are brown on one side — less than 1 minute — turn and brown them on the other side. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with lemon wedges and Watermelon pickles, if you wish.

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