beer batter shrimp fritters
Oh, how amazing this tastes. Fritters are made out of just about anything so why not seafood. This is made with a little twist by adding beer to the batter - it just couldn't be more perfect.
prep time
50 Min
cook time
15 Min
method
Stove Top
yield
Ingredients
- 1 cup warm beer
- 1 cup flour, all purpose
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups shrimp, cleaned, deveined, chopped
- - cajun seasoning (tony chachere's)
- 1/2 cup green onions and tops, chopped
- 1/4 cup parsley, chopped
- 1/2 - 1 teaspoons garlic, minced
How To Make beer batter shrimp fritters
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Step 1Mix beer, flour, cayenne, salt & black pepper together. Set aside for four (4) hours. I'm guessing at the measurements for the rest of the seasoning, so use less or more according to your taste.
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Step 2Put the chopped shrimp in a container and sprinkle some Cajun seasoning on them - toss them well to get them all coated. Cover and refrigerate until ready to add to batter.
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Step 3After four hours mix in the shrimp, green onions, parsley and garlic. *Tip: To test the batter for seasoning, mix up everything without the shrimp and just drop a little of the batter mixture into the hot oil. Taste and adjust if needed. If it's too spicy, add about 1/4 - 1/2 cup of both flour and beer to tame the heat, then take about 1/4 to 1/2 of the batter out and mix the shrimp into the remaining batter. Use reserved batter for something else like fish or onion rings.
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Step 4Over medium heat add about 2 inches of oil in a heavy skillet. Heat until oil just starts to shimmer, or to 350* on a candy thermometer.
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Step 5Drop by teaspoon size spoonfuls into the hot oil and cook until golden brown on both sides.
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Step 6Remove from oil and drain on paper towel lined plate. Season with salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with warmed https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/sauce-spread/jam/orange-pepper-jelly.html?p=68, or Remoulade sauce, and lemon wedges. C'est ci bon!
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Category:
Other Side Dishes
Category:
Seafood Appetizers
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Tag:
#Heirloom
Keyword:
#beer-batter
Keyword:
#seafood fritters
Keyword:
#battered shrimp appetizers
Ingredient:
Seafood
Diet:
Dairy Free
Diet:
Soy Free
Culture:
Cajun/Creole
Method:
Stove Top
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