• 1 cup vegetable oil
• 1-1/2 lbs. large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1-1/4 cups buttermilk baking mix
• 1/2 cup beer, more if necessary
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup tartar sauce

Heat 1-1/2 inches oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350°F. Lightly coat shrimp with 1/4 cup baking mix. Combine 1 cup baking mix and remaining ingredients, except tartar sauce, in a bowl. Beat with a hand beater until batter is smooth and thin. (If batter is too thick, stir in additional beer, 1 tablespoon at a time, until of desired consistency.) Dip shrimp into batter, letting excess drip into bowl. Place shrimp in hot oil and fry about 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown. Serve hot with tartar sauce.

Per serving: calories 564, fat 31.6g, 52% calories from fat, cholesterol 313mg, protein 39.4g, carbohydrates 27.1g, fiber 0.9g, sugar 3.7g, sodium 920mg, diet points 14.2.

Dietary Exchanges: Milk: 0.0, Vegetable: 0.0, Fruit: 0.0, Bread: 1.6, Lean meat: 0.2, Fat: 5.6, Sugar: 0.0, Very lean meat protein: 5.1

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The recommended wines are: Chablis, Fumé Blanc, or Merlot.