Beer Batter Shrimp
Ingredients
1 cup flour
1 tbsp. paprika
1/2 tsp. salt
12 oz. can or bottle beer
1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce
Vegetable oil
2 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
Flour for dredging
Creole Tartar Sauce (recipe follows)
Instructions
In medium bowl combine 1 cup flour, paprika and salt. Whisk in beer, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce. Cover; let stand at room temperature at least 1 hour. In large heavy sauce pot or deep-fryer, heat about 3 inches oil over medium-high heat to 375 degrees. Dredge shrimp in flour, then dip in batter. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with Creole Tartar Sauce. Makes 8 servings.
CREOLE TARTAR SAUCE
1/4 cup chopped celery 1/4 cup chopped parsley 3 tbsp. tomato paste 2 tbsp. Dijon-style mustard 2 tbsp. olive or vegetable oil 1 tbsp. white wine vinegar 3/4 tsp. Tabasco sauce 1/2 tsp. paprika
In small bowl combine all ingredients until well blended. Makes about 1 cup.
