Beer Battered Shrimp With Chipotle Honey Food

BEER BATTERED SHRIMP WITH CHIPOTLE DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat oil to 365 degrees.
• In a small bowl, whisk together all the dipping sauce ingredients. Transfer to a serving bowl, cover and set aside.
• In a medium size bowl, combine all the dry ingredients for the batter. Slowly, whisk in beer, until combined. If not using right away cover and refrigerate for later use. Gently toss shrimp in the batter, to coat. Shake gently to remove excess batter and with slotted spoon, carefully fry in hot oil for 5 to 6 minutes or until golden brown. Cook in batches to avoid over crowding. Remove shrimp with a spider or slotted spoon and place on paper towels to drain. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

HEALTHY CHIPOTLE BEER-AND-BUTTER SHRIMP FOIL PACK

Steps:

• Prepare a grill for medium heat. Lay out a piece of heavy-duty foil 12 inches by 18 inches. Fold the four sides up to create walls and spread the shrimp in the center of the foil. Toss the shrimp with the garlic, chipotle sauce, cumin, oregano, coriander and salt. Pour in the beer. Dot the butter pieces on top. Cover with another large piece of foil and crimp and fold the edges together to seal tightly.
• Transfer the foil pack to the grill, close the lid and cook until the shrimp are pink and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat and let sit for a few minutes. Carefully tear the packet open, being careful not to let the escaping steam burn you. Squeeze lime juice over the shrimp and sprinkle with cilantro. Serve the shrimp with the rice and pass extra chipotle hot sauce on the side.

BATTERED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Pour the beer into a medium-size bowl and stir in the vodka. Slowly whisk in the flour and the paprika. The batter should be fairly thick, but also easy to stir. Set aside in a warm place. "Press" the garlic clove into another bowl and stir in the olive oil and shrimp. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Set aside. Pour the oil into a heavy-bottomed pot (or, alternatively, a deep-fryer). Heat the oil slowly to 370 F. Use a candy thermometer to monitor the temperature. Line a baking sheet with a kitchen towel or paper towels to drain the shrimp once they are cooked.
• Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F.
• Arrange the basil leaves on a sheet pan. Put the pan in the oven for 2 minutes, just to wilt the basil a bit, if the basil is young and tender this step is not necessary. Wrap a basil leaf around the middle of each shrimp like a belt. When ready to serve, dip the shrimp into the batter and drop, in small batches, into the oil. Fry until crispy, turning on both sides with a slotted metal spoon. Add the lemons into the oil and fry until crispy. Drain them on the lined baking sheet and season immediately with salt. Transfer to a serving platter and serve immediately.

PAULA DEEN'S BEER BATTERED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat a fryer or a deep pot halfway filled with oil to 350 degrees F.
• In a bowl, combine the beer, flour, and salt, and allow to sit at room temperature for several hours.
• Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and dip the shrimp in the batter and fry for approximately 2 to 3 minutes.
• Drain shrimp on paper towels.
• Enjoy!

BEER-BATTERED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a medium bowl whisk together 3/4 cup flour, 3/4 cup room temperature beer and 2 unbeaten egg whites until smooth.
• Cover and let stand at room temperature for 2 hours.
• After 2 hours, set oven to 250°F (to keep the shrimp warm after you have fried them).
• In a large bowl beat the remaining 2 egg whites until soft peaks form.
• STIR in about 1/3 of the egg white batter into the beer batter, then fold in the remaining egg whites.
• Melt the shortening to 375°F in a heavy large pot or a deep fryer.
• Meanwhile place 1 cup flour into a pie dish.
• Working in batches, coat the shrimp with flour (shake off any excess flour).
• Holding the shrimp by the tail, dip into batter until well coated.
• Carefully lower the shrimp a few at a time into hot shortening.
• Fry until golden brown and cooked through (about 1 minute per side).
• Using tongs transfer the cooked shrimp to a oven-proof baking sheet and keep warm in the preheated oven while cooking the remaining shrimp.
• Serve with tartar sauce.

BEER BATTERED SHRIMP

Steps:

• ----Shellfish Spice Mix----.
• Combine all ingredients in a small bowl and mix well.
• Store unused portion in an empty spice bottle and refrigerate for maximum flavour retention.
• ----Fried Shrimp----.
• Sift the flour and ¾ tsp (or more, if you like) shellfish spice mix into a bowl.
• Beat to a smooth batter with unbeaten egg, butter and beer.
• 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.
• Remove them from the oil and drain them.
• Serve with lemon wedges and, if desired, cocktail sauce.

SHRIMP TACOS

Steps:

• Cut each shrimp into two or three pieces, Spritz a little lime over the shrimp to moisten- don't overdo it - and refrigerate.
• Make the batter: Combine the flour and seasonings in a bowl and mix thoroughly with a whisk. Add the beer all at once, whishk until smooth, and set aside at room temperature for 30 minutes.
• Pour the oil into a deep, wide pan to a depth of 2 inches and heat over medium-high heat to 365 degrees.
• Check the batter; it should be a thick coating consistency. If it seems too thick, add beer, water, or milk, 1 teaspoons at a time, until the right consistency is achieved. It's better to be slightly too thick than too thin!
• Pat the shrimp dry and add to the batter. Fish out a ew pieces at a time and fry until golden brown. Drain the shrimp on paper towels.
• To prepare hold a tortilla in your hand and add a spoonful of avocado sauce (directions for sauce are in the following step). Add the shrimp, a squeeze of secret sauce (recipe follows), and a healthy shot of hot salsa. Top with lettuce, pico de gallo, and onion and cilantro. Squeeze lime over the whole thing.
• Avocado Sauce: Place the avocado, salt, and lime juice ina blender or small food processor. Add 1 tablespoon water and pulse. Add more liquid as necessary to make a sauce the consistency of thick cream. Add the cilantro and pulse again just to blend. Taste for seasoning; it should be a little bland.
• Mayonesa Secret Sauce: Place the mayonnaise in a bowl and use a fork to slowly stir in vinegar to taste. Add water to loosen to the consistency of thick cream.