beer battered shrimp

Lee's summit, MO
Updated on Aug 25, 2013

I found this recipe in a book from 1983 from the Clinton House Inn in New York! You can use this batter for fish filets also, and it is to be served with Orange Horseradish Sauce...

prep time 5 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry
yield 4 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 20 - large shrimp
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 cups beer
  • 2 tablespoons baking powder
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons paprika
  • - salt and pepper to taste
  • - orange horseradish sauce:
  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/4 cup chutney
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon ginger
  • - horseradish to taste

How To Make beer battered shrimp

  • Step 1
    Remove shells from shrimp, leaving tails on. Remove the vein from the back of shrimp with paring knife.
  • Step 2
    Place beer in mixing bowl. Add baking powder, cornstarch, salt, pepper, and paprika. Whip until disolved.
  • Step 3
    Add 2 cups flour while whipping until the consistency of pancake flour.
  • Step 4
    Prheat deep fryer to 350* Dust shrimp in flour and then dip into batter. Drop in deep fryer for about 4 minutes. Serve with Horseradish sauce.
  • Step 5
    Orange Horseradish Sauce: Mix all the ingredients except horseradish together, then add horseradish to taste. Chill well... Enjoy!!

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Category: Fish
Category: Seafood
Ingredient: Fish
Method: Deep Fry
Culture: American

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