Sunday, January 29, 2012

Debo's Tajin Beer Battered Fried Shrimp


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Debo's Tajin Beer Battered Fried Shrimp
2012, Debo, Christine's Pantry. All Rights Reserved.

Ingredients:
30 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup wheat flour
4 tablespoons tajin seasoning
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 (12 oz) bottle beer, use your favorite beer
vegetable oil, for frying

Directions:
Heat oil to 350.

In a large bowl, combine flour, tajin seasoning, pepper and beer, whisk together well. Dip shrimp into batter, making sure shrimp coated well.

Fry shrimp in batches. Fry shrimp 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove shrimp from oil with a slotted spoon and place on paper tower lined dish, to drain. Enjoy!

Note: Tajin seasoning contains, chilies peppers, lime and salt.

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13 comments:

  1. Going to look for that spice Ilove hot foods the shrimp looks drool worthy!

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  2. I love using a beer batter! It always turns out so great! The shrimp look yummy, Christine!

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  3. Now you know how much I love shrimp! These look nom worthy!

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  4. While I have had beer battered shrimp, the addition of the heat was not in there. Looks like I am missing out, will definitely try this spicy version. Delicious post!

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  5. These look yummy. We made last night stuffed jalapeno peppers with cheddar and cream cheese wrapped in bacon. A bit warm to the lips but tasty. These shrimp would of gone along nice. andi

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  6. I have never tried Tajin seasoning. Thanks for sharing another awesome version of beer battered fried shrimps, Christine! Definitely a must try!

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  7. Beer batters are yummy and your picture is great! Good post Christine.

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  8. I have had Chicken Tajin before and I can just imagine how yummy beer-battered shrimp would be with the Tajin seasoning! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. You had me at fried shrimp--love that the batter has a nice little kick to it, too!

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  10. The Tajin seasoning is new to me.. but you know me and chilli! And with beer batter? how naughty! Also, a tip I learned from making Japanese tempura... thread each raw prawn (sorry, 'shrimp(!)') over a skewer before battering and deep frying, this way they don't curl up when you cook them and the batter stays intact! :)

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