DAY Recipe

INGREDIENTS

1 egg
2 cups beer (or ale)
1 1/2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 1/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon onion powder (not salt)
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder (not salt)
1/4 teaspoon black peppercorns , freshly ground
2 lbs large shrimp , raw, 31/40 count per pound
peanut oilor canola oil or vegetable oil, for frying
kosher salt (optional)

DIRECTIONS

The batter is best if it has rested for about 20 or 30 minutes, (or longer) so prepare the batter first, then let it rest while you [...]

INGREDIENTS

1 large egg
3/4 cup beer
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
black pepper , to taste
3 skinless boneless chicken breast halves
1 1/4 cups vegetable oil

DIRECTIONS

Beat the egg lightly with a whisk.
Beat in the beer, then dry ingredients, whisking til smooth.
Cover and let stand for 25 to 30 minutes before using.
Cut chicken breasts into strips lengthwise.
Heat oil in 10" skillet over a medium-high heat until oil reaches desired temperature of [...]

INGREDIENTS
Fish
1-1 1/2 lb cod or other white fish
For the batter
2 ounces canned chipotle peppers
2 eggs
2 cups beer (recommended Tecate)
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
For the chipotle cream sauce
1 cup sour cream
1 (8ounce)can chipotle chilies , minced
1 garlic clove , minced
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest
1/2 teaspoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt

DIRECTIONS

Cut fish into 1-ounce strips.

To make the batter, puree the chipotles and egg together in a blender.

When well blended transfer to a bowl and whisk in the beer.

In a separate mixing bowl combine [...]

INGREDIENTS
Beer Batter
3/4 cup beer
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup whole wheat pastry flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
Fish
1-1 1/4 lb tilapia filletsorany other mild any other mild white fish fillets
3 tablespoons canola oil
For Fish Tacos
12 (6inch) whole wheat tortillas or flour tortillas
2-3 cups green cabbage , shreddedor packaged coleslaw mix
1/2-1 cup pico de gallo or salsa

DIRECTIONS

Place all the Beer Batter ingredients in a blender; blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary.
Transfer the batter to a shallow baking dish, [...]

Giving up fried shrimp is probably easier than giving up, say, chocolate cake, but only because so much fried shrimp is so badly prepared. Here is a terrific version, complete with tartar sauce for dipping.

Serves 6 as an appetizer.

INGREDIENTS
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