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Beer Batter For Shrimp
Crispy beer battered shrimp with a light, airy crust and bold flavor. Perfect for frying up tender shrimp in minutes.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 25 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Nicole Gaffney📖 coleycooks
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- whisk
- skillet
- pot
- strainer
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Remove the tails from the shrimp, then pat them very dry with paper towels.
shrimp (peeled and deveined)1 lb
2
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, paprika, garlic powder and cayenne.
baking powder1 teaspoon
3
Add the beer while stirring just until combined. It should look like thin pancake batter. Don’t over mix.
beer (such as a lager or pilsner, ice cold (plus a splash more if too thick))1 cup
4
Heat 2-3 inches of oil in a large pot or cast iron skillet to 350-375°F.
5
Dip the shrimp in batter, let the excess drip off, then gently drop into the hot oil, one by one. Work in batches and don’t overcrowd the pot.
shrimp (peeled and deveined)1 lb
6
Fry for about ⏱️ 1-3 minutes, depending on size, or until crisp and golden.
7
Use a spider strainer to remove the shrimp and place them on a wire rack or paper towels to drain.
shrimp (peeled and deveined)1 lb
8
Serve immediately!
Nutrition Facts
calories
239 kcal
fat Content
1 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
0.1 g
sodium Content
535 mg
protein Content
26 g
trans Fat Content
0.01 g
cholesterol Content
183 mg
carbohydrate Content
28 g
saturated Fat Content
0.2 g
unsaturated Fat Content
0.4 g
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