California Avocado and Shrimp Fritters

These golden brown beer-battered fritters make a quick and easy hors d'oeuvre. Guests always remark that they've never had cooked avocados and how good they taste.

1 cup flour
1 egg
1 can beer
1 tsp salt
1 jalapeno, finely minced
2 avocados, diced
1 Pound small raw shrimp, cleaned & peeled

Mix first 5 ingredients to form batter.

Fold in avocado and shrimp. Drop heaping tablespoons of mixture into hot oil.

Fry approximately 2 minutes until golden brown. Drain and serve hot.

Servings: 8
Source: The California Avocado Commission