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Grand Central Oyster Bar Beer Battered Shrimp

February 4, 2009

This makes a wonderful batter. We have tried the batter with Onion Rings, and Mushrooms. It quickly has become a favorite batter of ours.

fried shrimp on a plate

Grand Central Oyster Bar Beer Battered Shrimp

2 Eggs separated
3/4 C. Beer
1 Tbsp. Corn Oil
1 C. sifted Flour
1 Tbsp. Soy Sauce
2 lbs. Shrimp, shelled, deveined
3/4 – 1 C. Flour for dripping Shrimp
Corn Oil for Frying Shrimp

Peel and devein shrimp, be sure to leave their tails on. Separate eggs and set whites aside for later use. Whisk egg yolks, beer, 1 tablespoon corn oil, and soy sauce in a bowl. Blend well until smooth. Beat egg whites until stuff and fold into batter. Hold spring by their tails and dip into flour and then into the egg batter, coating well. Heat oil for frying make sure it is 375 degrees, you can use a heavy deep skillet, or a Dutch oven. Fry shrimp a few at a time, until golden brown, about 3 or 4 minutes. DO NOT OVERCOOK !! Drain on paper towels. Serve hot and with your favorite tarter sauce or cocktail sauce.

  • http://40somethingmommy.com Liz Nelson

    I used this recipe for our family reunion. Everyone loved it! They all requested the recipe!