Beer Battered Shrimp Tacos
These beer battered shrimp tacos are crunchy, fresh, and full of sabor mexicano. Whether you’re feeding the family or making a batch for friends, they’ll disappear faster than you can fry the next shrimp.
Ingredients
- 1 cup flour
- 1 tsp garlic salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup beer
- 2 cups oil for frying
- 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
- salt and pepper to season
Instructions
- Step 1: Make the batterIn a bowl, whisk together flour, garlic salt, salt, pepper, and paprika. Add the egg and beer, and whisk until smooth and slightly thick.
- Step 2: Season the shrimpSprinkle your shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Step 3: Heat the oilIn a deep pan, heat oil to 350°F. Test by dropping a bit of batter—if it sizzles and rises, it’s ready.
- Step 4: Fry the shrimpDip each shrimp into the batter, then carefully lower it into the hot oil. Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding. Cook until golden and crispy, about 2–3 minutes per side.
- Step 5: Build your tacosWarm up your corn tortillas, then layer with battered shrimp, a spoonful of my pico de gallo for fish tacos, pickled red onions, and a drizzle of jalapeño salsa.
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