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Beer-Batter Fried Shrimp

Source of Recipe


Karen Hume






List of Ingredients



• 2 lbs. fresh shrimp, shelled and cleaned
  
• 1 (12-ounce) can beer
  
• 1 cup flour
  
• 1 Tbsp salt
  
• 1 Tbsp paprika
  
• Pepper to taste
  
• Oil for deep-frying
  






Instructions



1. Drain cleaned shrimp. Pour beer into a mixing bowl. Sift flour, salt, paprika and pepper into beer and beat with a wire whisk until frothy.
   
   
2. Add a portion of the shrimp to the batter, coating well; deep-fry shrimp in hot oil until done.
   
   
3. Lift from oil, drain, then finish draining on paper towels. Repeat the process until all shrimp are fried.