Fried Shrimp 'n' Apricot Sauce

Recipe Ingredients

		For The Shrimp
1 1/2 cups	93g / 3.3oz	All-purpose flour
1 tablespoon	15ml	Paprika
1 teaspoon	5ml	Freshly-ground white pepper
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Dried Italian seasoning
1		Beer - (12 oz)
2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
		Vegetable oil - for frying
		Apricot Sauce
1 cup	237ml	Apricot preserves
1		Diced pimiento - (4 oz) - drained
2 1/2 tablespoons	37ml	White vinegar

Recipe Instructions

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.

For 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.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Cookbook

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