CAJUN SHRIMP WITH TANGY PEACH SAUCE

Cajun Shrimp with Tangy Peach Sauce image

Deliciously breaded shrimp accompanied by a spicy sweet sauce. Not your typical fried shrimp basket. Best served immediately, doesn't keep! Perfect for fondue.

Provided by Kari

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

2 cups vegetable oil for frying
1 (12 ounce) jar peach preserves
2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
2 tablespoons prepared spicy mustard
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon dried basil
2 large eggs
1 cup beer
2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Mix the peach preserves, horseradish, and mustard together in a small bowl until well blended; set aside.
Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, basil, eggs, and beer in a large bowl until smooth.
Add the shrimp in batches to the batter, turning to coat.
Remove with a slotted spoon, shaking off excess batter.
Fry the shrimp in the preheated oil until golden, about 2 minutes.
Transfer the fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Serve with the peach sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 639.9 calories, Carbohydrate 74.1 g, Cholesterol 271.2 mg, Fat 24.1 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 1137.8 mg, Sugar 34.8 g