Fried Shrimp In Apricot Sauce

Course :	Shrimp
From:	HungryMonster.com
Serves:	6

Ingredients:

		-----shrimp-----
1 1/2	cups	all-purpose flour
1	tablespoon	paprika
1	teaspoon	ground white pepper
1/2	teaspoon	garlic powder
1/2	teaspoon	dried Italian seasoning
1	can	beer -- (12-ounce)
2	pounds	unpeeled medium-size fresh -- shrimp
2	tablespoons	vegetable oil
1	recipe	apricot sauce
		-----apricot sauce-----
1	cup	apricot preserves
1	jar	diced pimento -- drained (4-oz)
2 1/2	tablespoons	white vinegar

Preparation:

Shrimp: 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 375F Dip shrimp into batter, and fry, a few at a time, until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve with Apricot Sauce. 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. Yield: 1 1/3 cups.