Abita Battered Shrimp
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Shrimp
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 2
 

Ingredients:

2 cups ice cubes
1 cup club soda
6 ounces turbo dog - -- (dark abita beer) (or any dark beer)
1 cup flour -- plus
1/4 cup flour -- for dredging
1 teaspoon salt
8 large egg whites -- beaten to soft peaks
3/4 pound large shrimp -- shelled and deveined
2 tablespoon oil -- for deep frying
=== garnish ===
1 cup tartar sauce of your choice
1 bunch parsley sprigs
1 medium lemon wedges
 

Preparation:

Preheat fryer to 350 degrees or place enough oil in a heavy saute pan to come half way up the side of the pan. Heat the oil until a fry thermometer registers 350 degrees. In a large bowl place the ice cubes, club soda, and beer, let it sit for 2 hours. Strain out any remaining ice cubes. Place the flour and salt in a medium bowl. While stirring gently, add enough of the beer mixture to the flour so that a thick batter is made. You want the batter thick enough to stick to the shrimp. Fold in the beaten egg whites. Dredge the shrimp in the 1/4 cup of flour, shaking off excess flour and dip them into the batter. Deep fry the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes or until crisp and golden, drain on a towel, and serve with the tartar sauce, parsley, and lemon wedges.