Spicy Camaron Rebosado (Deep Fried Beer Battered Shrimp)

Ingredients

• 1 lb. medium or large shrimp deveined and shell removed
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 egg
• 1 cup beer
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 3 cups cooking oil

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat oil in a pot.

2. 2

   Beat the egg in a bowl.

3. 3

   Add ground black pepper, garlic powder, salt, and cayenne pepper.

4. 4

   Pour the beer. Whisk until the ingredients are well blended.

5. 5

   Add half of the flour. Continue to whisk until the texture becomes smooth. Add the remaining flour and whisk some more.

6. 6

   Put the baking powder in the bowl. Stir until well blended.

7. 7

   Dip the shrimp in the batter. Gently drop on the pot with oil and then deep fry for 2 minutes. Roll the shrimp over and continue to deep fry for 1 minute. Remove the fried beer battered shrimp and place in a plate topped with a paper towel. Perform this step until all the shrimp are cooked.

8. 8

   Transfer to a serving plate. Serve with ponzu or sweet and sour sauce.

9. 9

   Share and enjoy!