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Crispy Beer Battered Fried Shrimp

Crispy Beer Battered Shrimp
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Sweet, succulent shrimp are fried in a light and airy beer batter with the bright pop of lemon. 

  • Author: Nicole Stover
  • Prep Time: 15
  • Cook Time: 20
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4-6 1x
  • Category: Seafood
  • Method: Fried
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

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  • 1–2 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 2 cups All Purpose flour, plus extra for dusting lemon
  • 2 teaspoons sweet paprika
  • 1 teaspoon granulated garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or more to taste
  • 2 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 3 tablespoons vodka
  • 12 ounces beer, lager or pilsner recommended
  • 1 lemon, thinly sliced
  • Neutral oil for frying
  • Flaky sea salt for garnish

Instructions

  1. Clean your shrimp. Make sure they are thoroughly dried.
  2. Pat your lemon slices dry.
  3. Mix together your flour, seasonings, and lemon zest. Pour in the beer and vodka and mix until just combined. The batter will be thick.
  4. Allow the batter to sit for at least ten minutes while you heat your oil.
  5. Heat your skillet over medium-high heat. Add your oil and allow it to heat to between 370-375 degrees.
  6. Lightly dust your lemon slices with flour. Carefully add them to the hot oil. Cook the first side for 2-3 minutes before flipping. Cook the second side for another 2-3 minutes until golden and crispy.
  7. Remove the lemons to a paper towel lined baking rack. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  8. Allow the oil to come back to temperature.
  9. Holding your shrimp by the tail, dip them in the batter allowing the excess to drip off. Carefully add to the hot oil.
  10. Allow the first side of the shrimp to cook for 2 minutes or until they begin turning puffy. Flip and cook the second side another 2 minutes until golden brown and crispy. The tails will be bright pink.
  11. Remove to the paper towel lined baking sheet to drain. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
  12. Serve the beer battered shrimp with the fried lemons, cocktail sauce, and tartar sauce.

Notes

This same batter can also be used to make beer battered fish. 

Find it online: https://beachgirlgrills.com/crispy-beer-battered-fried-shrimp/