Beer Batter Deep Fried Shrimp
Let stand for 30 minutes.
Beer batter deep fried shrimp. Dec 08 2013 Whisk in beer and hot until the batter is well blended. Large shrimp Method Mix flour and next 3 ingredients together. Dip them in your batter and let them drip a second over the bowl Gently drop them in the oil and fry them for 3-5 minutes.
Meanwhile whisk in beer to the remaining flour mixture and let batter sit 30 minutes or so it will get a little bubbly. Fry in small batches until golden brown and crispy about 2 minutes. Whisk batter again just slightly right before using.
Heat the oil in a deep fat fryer wok or skillet to a temperature of about 350-360 degrees. You know your batter is right if you can pick the shrimp out of the batter and most of the batter drips off the shrimp. Prepare the beer-batter base at least 2 hours in advance.
Add the shrimp to the batter once they are peeled. Before using fold in the egg white. Fill up a large pot half way with oil and heat it up to 350 degrees Pat 4-5 shrimp dry with a paper towelthis is a key step.
Jan 26 2021 I like to use large or extra large shrimp for beer battered shrimp. May 07 2013 1 - 12 oz. Beer battered fried shrimp with Old Bay is an absolutely delicious seafood recipe you can put together in your own home kitchen with amazing results.
Reserve about 12 cup flour mixture and set aside. Dip shrimp in beer batter let excess batter drip off and gently place them into the hot oil. Bottle or can beer any kind 1-2 lbs.