Cajun Shrimp with Tangy Peach Sauce

Deliciously breaded shrimp accompanied by a spicy sweet sauce. Not your typical fried shrimp basket. Best served immediately, doesn't keep! Perfect for fondue.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 640 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup beer
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ¼ teaspoon dried basil
• 2 pounds medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
• 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 (12 ounce) jar peach preserves
• 2 tablespoons prepared spicy mustard

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat vegetable oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Mix the peach preserves, horseradish, and mustard together in a small bowl until well blended; set aside.

Step 3

Whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, black pepper, basil, eggs, and beer in a large bowl until smooth.

Step 4

Add the shrimp in batches to the batter, turning to coat.

Step 5

Remove with a slotted spoon, shaking off excess batter.

Step 6

Fry the shrimp in the preheated oil until golden, about 2 minutes.

Step 7

Transfer the fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.

Step 8

Serve with the peach sauce.