New England Fried Shrimp
Even cutting back on the tons of oil traditionally used for frying, these shrimp are still golden brown, crispy and delicious! Serve with: Tartar sauce, lemon wedges and a green salad to round out the meal.
New England Fried Shrimp
- 1 cup pale ale or other light-colored beer
- 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour or all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 2 tablespoons canola oil, divided
- 1 pound raw shrimp (13-15 per pound), peeled and deveined, tails
- left on (see Shopping Tip)
- Freshly ground pepper to taste
Whisk beer, flour, mustard and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl until smooth. You'll need to cook the shrimp in two batches. Wait to batter the second batch until the first is cooked. For the first batch, heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Hold shrimp by the tail and dip in the batter one at a time. Let any excess batter drip off, then add the shrimp to the hot oil, making sure they aren't touching. Cook, turning once and adjusting the heat as necessary to prevent burning, until golden brown on the outside and curled, 3 to 4 minutes total. Transfer to a platter. Wipe out the pan. Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil to the pan and heat over medium-high. Batter and fry the remaining shrimp. Season all the shrimp with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon salt and pepper and serve immediately.