Step 1

Peel the shrimp and devein if desired. Pat shrimp dry with a paper towel and lay shrimp out in one layer on a plate.

Step 2

Preheat vegetable oil to 350 degrees.

Step 3

Pour beer into a mixing bowl.

Step 4

Sift dry ingredients into the beer, and whisk until frothy and combined. While using the batter, whisk lightly from time to time.

Step 5

Gently dip shrimp into the batter and deep fry for 2 to 3 minutes or until the batter is golden and the shrimp float in the oil.

Step 6

Lay cooked shrimp on a wire rack resting on a cookie sheet to drain the oil.