Beer-Batter Fried Shrimp



1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup beer

1 teaspoon salt

1 1/2 pounds shrimp, large

Salad oil



In small bowl, mix flour, beer, and salt. Shell and devein shrimp;

rinse with running cold water and pat dry with paper towels. In 2-quart

saucepan over medium heat, heat 2 inches salad oil to 375 degrees on

deep-fat thermometer (or heat oil in deep-fat fryer set at 375 degrees).

Dip shrimp, one at a time, into batter and drop into hot oil. Fry shrimp

until lightly browned, turning shrimp once, about 1 minute. Drain shrimp

on paper towels. Yields: 6 servings