Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup light beer
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
- Pour in the beer and whisk until the batter is smooth and free of lumps.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 375°F.
- Dip shrimp into the batter, allowing excess to drip off, and carefully place them in the hot oil.
- Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Transfer fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the beer battered shrimp hot with your favorite dipping sauce.