Beer Battered Shrimp Recipe

Name: Beer Battered Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb large or jumbo fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; 4 ounces self-rising flour; 3/4 teaspoon shellfish spice mix; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted; 5 fluid ounces strong flavoured beer or 5 fluid ounces ale; oil, or melted fat to deep fry; lemon wedge, to garnish; prepared seafood cocktail sauce (optional); Shellfish Spice Mix; 1 tablespoon morton lite salt; 1 tablespoon salt-free lemon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon paprika; 1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning; 1/4 teaspoon onion powder; 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder; 1/4 teaspoon cornstarch

Servings: persons

1 lb large or jumbo fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
4 ounces self-rising flour
3/4 teaspoon shellfish spice mix
1 egg
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
5 fluid ounces strong flavoured beer or 5 fluid ounces ale
oil, or melted fat to deep fry
lemon wedge, to garnish
prepared seafood cocktail sauce (optional)
Shellfish Spice Mix
1 tablespoon morton lite salt
1 tablespoon salt-free lemon pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon Old Bay Seasoning
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon cornstarch

1
----Shellfish Spice Mix----.
2
Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
3
Store unused portion in an empty spice bottle and refrigerate for maximum flavour retention.
4
----Fried Shrimp----.
5
Sift the flour and 3/4 tsp (or more, if you like) shellfish spice mix into a bowl.
6
Beat to a smooth batter with unbeaten egg, butter and beer.
7
Dredge the shrimp in the batter to coat them and place them, a few at a time, in a frying basket and fry in hot oil or fat (350F/180C) for about a minute or two until the batter is golden brown.
8
Remove them from the oil and drain them.
9
Serve with lemon wedges and, if desired, cocktail sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb large or jumbo fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined, 4 ounces self-rising flour, 3/4 teaspoon shellfish spice mix, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Beer Battered Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beer Battered Shrimp

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