- Servings: 16
Ingredients:
| 1 | Egg, beaten |
| ½ cup | Buttermilk |
| ½ cup | Flour |
| ¼ cup | Stout Beer |
| ¾ tsp | Pepper |
| ¼ tsp | Salt |
| 1 tsp | Garlic Powder |
| 1× 32-oz jar | Dill Pickles, well drained |
| ½ cup | Finely Crushed Cornflakes, cereal |
| Vegetable Oil, for deep frying | |
| 16 | Fresh, peeled shrimp |
| 1 clove | Garlic, minced |
| 1 tsp | Dill Weed |
| 1 tsp | Lemon Juice |
| Salt, to taste | |
| 2 Tbsp | Pesto Sauce |
| 2 Tbsp | Orange Muscat Champagne Vinegar |
| Fresh Basil Leaves, to garnish |
Directions:
In medium mixing bowl, beat together egg and buttermilk. Gradually beat in flour, keeping batter smooth. Add beer, pepper, salt, and garlic powder; mix well. Trim ends from drained pickles; slice pickles 1/4-inch-thick and dry well on paper towels. Dip the drained pickles into batter mixture; coat with crushed cereal. In large saucepan, heat oil to 375 degrees. Without crowding, place coated pickle slices in hot oil; fry about 4 minutes or until slightly browned. Drain on paper towels; set aside. In large skillet, heat a little additional oil over medium heat for 30-45 seconds. Add shrimp and garlic; saute over medium heat, turning frequently, for 4-5 minutes or until shrimp turn pink. Add dill, lemon juice, and salt; stir well. Remove pan from heat; place each shrimp over a fried pickle slice. Top with pinch of pesto sauce and a few drops of vinegar. Garnish with fresh basil leaves; serve immediately.
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