Fried shrimp 'n' apricot sauce

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
cup All-purpose flour
1 tablespoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Ground white pepper
½ teaspoon Garlic powder
½ teaspoon Dried Italian seasoning
1 can Beer (12-ounce)
2 pounds Unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
Vegetable oil
Apricot sauce
1 cup Apricot preserves
1 (4-oz) jar diced pimento, drained
tablespoon White vinegar

Directions

SHRIMP

APRICOT SAUCE

Shrimp: Combine first 6 ingredients in a medium bowl; stir until smooth. Let batter stand 30 minutes.

Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact; devein, if desired. Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees. Dip shrimp into batter, and fry, a few at a time, until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve with Apricot Sauce.

Apricot Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat; reduce heat, and simmer 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cover and chill. Yield: 1⅓ cups.

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