Popcorn Shrimp
					4 to 5-oz cooked bay shrimp ¼ to ½ cup flour 1 to 2 tsp. blackening spice 1 to 2-oz beer batter 1 to 2-inches vegetable oil for frying, about 3 cups
			In a heavy skillet Heat the oil to 270-275º F.
				In a bowl, add the flour & blackening spice, mix to combine  Add the shrimp to the flour mixture; stir the shrimp & flour mixture to coated the shrimp with the flour Remove the shrimp & place in a sieve, dust off any excess flour from the shrimp & place in clean bowl  Spoon beer batter, (just enough to coat) over the shrimp With a rubber spatula, mix to coat the shrimp with the beer batter  Carefully drop the beer battered shrimp into the hot oil, stir so the shrimp do not clump together  Cook until the shrimp float to the top & are golden, about 1 to 2 minutes, *Remember, that you are not cooking the shrimp, but just browning the batter Serve with Sweet & Tangy or Remoulade Sauce, on the side & a wedge of Lemon
	Back to Recipe Index