Beer Batter Fried Colossal Shrimp


Ingredients:

2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
1 1/2 pounds colossal shrimp, deveined and tails removed
salt and pepper to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons garlic powder
2 tablespoons paprika
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 egg, beaten
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer

Directions:

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (185 degrees C). Rinse shrimp, pat dry, and season with salt and pepper.

Combine flour, garlic powder, paprika, 2 teaspoons salt, and 2 teaspoons pepper. Stir egg into dry ingredients. Gradually mix in beer until a thin batter is formed. You should be able to see the shrimp through the batter after it has been dipped.

Dip shrimp into the batter, then drop one at a time into hot oil. Fry shrimp, turning once, until both sides are golden brown. Drain on paper towels, and serve warm.