RECIPE · SHRIMP · FINGER FOOD

Shrimp in Beer Batter with
Sweet Mustard Dip

The beer batter gives the shrimp a crispy texture and flavor, while the dip, with its sweet-and-sour, spicy notes, rounds the whole dish off perfectly. Quick and easy to prepare, this combination makes the perfect snack or starter for any social gathering, or a special treat for a cozy, hearty evening at home.

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  • Serves 2

  • Difficulty: Easy

  • Prep 20 min

  • Deep-Fried

  • Beer Batter · Sweet Mustard

Ingredients:

  • 250 g Bavarian shrimp
  • 120 ml pale beer
  • 100 g wheat flour (type 405)
  • 40 g cornstarch
  • ½ tsp baking powder
  • A pinch of salt

For the dip

  • 3 tbsp sweet Bavarian mustard
  • 2 tbsp medium-hot mustard
  • Juice of half a lemon
  • 2 tbsp runny honey

How to cook it:

  1. Mix the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt in a bowl.

  2. Gradually add the beer and stir well until you have a smooth batter. If the batter is too thick, you can add a little more beer.

  3. Leave the batter to rest for about 15 minutes.

  4. In the meantime, heat the oil or fat in a saucepan or deep fryer. The temperature should be around 175°C.

  5. Dip the shrimp in the beer batter and allow any excess batter to drip off.

  6. Place them very carefully into the hot oil and fry for about 4 minutes until golden brown. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.

  7. For the dip, mix together the sweet mustard, honey, lemon juice and medium-hot mustard in a bowl. Stir the ingredients well until you have a smooth mixture. Taste the dip and season with more mustard, honey or lemon juice if needed, according to personal taste. Transfer the dip to a serving bowl and serve with the crispy shrimp.