Fried Shrimp 'n' Apricot Sauce

Title:
Fried Shrimp 'n' Apricot Sauce

Yield:
6 Servings

Categories:
Shrimp,
Sauces,
Seafood




Ingredients:




-----------------------------------SHRIMP-----------------------------------


 1 1/2 c  All-purpose flour


     1 tb Paprika


     1 ts Ground white pepper


   1/2 ts Garlic powder


   1/2 ts Dried Italian seasoning


     1 cn Beer (12-ounce)


     2 lb Unpeeled medium-size fresh


          - shrimp


          Vegetable oil


          Apricot sauce





-------------------------------APRICOT
SAUCE-------------------------------


     1 c  Apricot preserves


     1    (4-oz) jar diced pimento,


          - drained


 2 1/2 tb White vinegar





 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 375 degrees. 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.


 


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