BEER BATTERED SHRIMP WITH SPICY PEACH DIPPING SAUCE

Beer Battered Shrimp With Spicy Peach Dipping Sauce image

Provided by EmmyG37

Time 40m

Yield 24 shrimp, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup peach preserves
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste)
2/3 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 egg
1/2 cup beer
3/4 lb frozen uncooked deveined jumbo shrimp
3/4 cup progresso plain panko crispy breadcrumbs (optional)
1 cup peanut oil (for frying)

Steps:

Combine peach preserves, garlic, dijon mustard, soy sauce, orange juice, and crushed red pepper together in a small bowl.
Thaw shrimp under cool running water in a colander, rotating frequently.
Meanwhile, mix together flour, salt, and baking powder in a small bowl.
In another small bowl, slowly whisk egg and beer together.
Mix dry batter ingredients into wet ingredients until smooth.
Heat 1/3 inch peanut oil in large, deep skillet.
Dip thawed and dried shrimp into batter, then into Panko crumbs (optional), then place into oil.
After several minutes, flip the shrimp. Fry until golden-brown on both sides.
Transfer to a paper-towel lined plate to drain.
Serve warm with dipping sauce.