Cajun Shrimp with Tangy Peach Sauce recipe

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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

Nutrition Info

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
servingSize: -
sodium: 1137.8 mg
sugar: 34.8 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

  1. Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

  2. Mix the peach preserves, horseradish, and mustard together in a small bowl until well blended, set aside.

  3. Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, basil, eggs, and beer in a large bowl until smooth.

  4. Add the shrimp in batches to the batter, turning to coat.

  5. Remove with a slotted spoon, shaking off excess batter.

  6. Fry the shrimp in the preheated oil until golden, about 2 minutes.

  7. Transfer the fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

  8. Serve with the peach sauce.

Recipe Yield

6 servings

Recipe Note

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

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