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Emeril's Abita Battered Shrimp

Source of Recipe

Emeril Lagasse


List of Ingredients

2 c Ice cubes
1 c Club soda
6 oz Turbo Dog - (dark Abita beer) (or any dark beer)
1 c Flour plus
1/4 c Flour for dredging
1 t Salt
8 Egg whites beaten to soft peaks
3/4 lb Large shrimp shelled and deveined
Oil for deep frying

=== GARNISH ===
1 c Tartar sauce of your choice
Parsley sprigs
Lemon wedges



Recipe

Preheat fryer to 350 degrees or place enough oil in a heavy saute pan to come half way up the side of the pan. Heat the oil until a fry thermometer registers 350 degrees. In a large bowl place the ice cubes, club soda, and beer, let it sit for 2 hours. Strain out any remaining ice cubes. Place the flour and salt in a medium bowl. While stirring gently, add enough of the beer mixture to the flour so that a thick batter is made. You want the batter thick enough to stick to the shrimp. Fold in the beaten egg whites.

Dredge the shrimp in the 1/4 cup of flour, shaking off excess flour and dip them into the batter. Deep fry the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp and golden, drain on a towel, and serve with the tartar sauce, parsley, and lemon wedges.

This recipe yields 2 servings.