Crispy Oven Fried Beer Battered Shrimps
Serves 4
- 1 egg
- 4 tablespoons flour
- 2 tablespoons beer
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- salt to taste
- 2 tablespoons water
- 500 g (1 pound) peeled shrimp, deveined, tail intact
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Preheat oven to 410°F (210°C). Lightly spray an oven tray with cooking oil spray; set aside.
- Whisk the egg in a small shallow bowl. Add in the flour, beer, garlic powder, salt and water. Whisk slowly until all the ingredients come together; then beat until the batter is smooth. Pat dry each prawn/shrimp until they are completely dry.
- Holding the shrimp/prawns by the tail; dip one shrimp/prawn at a time into the batter to evenly coat; gently shake off any excess; then evenly coat them in the breadcrumbs. Place them onto the oven tray in a single layer.
- Bake for 10 minutes on one side; flip them and bake for a further 8-10 minutes, or until cooked through (depending on the heat in your oven).
- Serve with Sweet Chili sauce or your favourite dip.