Beer-battered shrimp or fish

Beer-battered shrimp or fish Recipe

By Tammy Algood Published: October 1, 2014

• Yield: 6-8 servings

Ingredients

• vegetable oil for frying
• 2 cups beer room temperature
• 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 pounds large peeled shrimp or 8 fish fillets

Instructions

1. Heat the oil in a large Dutch oven or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
   
2. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine the beer, flour, paprika, black pepper and cayenne pepper. Dredge the shrimp or fish in the batter. Fry in the hot oil for 2 to 3 minutes in batches and drain on paper towels. Serve warm.