Fried Gulf Shrimp
with Cocktail Sauce
Makes 4
servings
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, tails on,
peeled and deveined
1 large egg, beaten
1/2 cup beer
1/2 cup
yellow cornmeal
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking
powder
Canola oil for frying
Coarse salt and freshly ground black
pepper
Season shrimp with salt and pepper. Using a medium bowl,
combine egg, beer, cornmeal, flour and baking powder, season with salt
and pepper, mix until smooth.
Heat oil in deep fryer to 350°F.
Add shrimp to batter and stir to coat. Working in batches, carefully
drop shrimp in oil. Fry until light golden brown, about 3 minutes. Using
a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels to
drain.
Super Cocktail Sauce
Makes 2
cups
Ingredients
1-1/2 cup ketchup
1/2 cup chili
sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon grated
onion
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
Juice of 1 lemon
2-1/2
teaspoons worcestershire sauce
Hot sauce, to taste
Coarse salt and
freshly ground black pepper
Mix all ingredients well. Cover and
refrigerate. Serve chilled.
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