Main Dish Recipes - Batter-Fried Shrimp

Ingredients      

• 2 lbs. uncooked shrimp large

• 3/4 cup unsifted flour

• 3/4 cup water

• 1 egg. slightly beaten

• 1 Tbs. sugar

• 1/2 tsp. salt

• Peanut Oil

Makes 6 servings

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Method:

1. Peel shrimp leaving tails on; devein. Split shrimp part way through, butterfly fashion.

2. Combine flour, water, egg, sugar and salt to make a batter.

3. Dip shrimp into batter and fry in deep, hot (375°F.) Peanut Oil until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.