French-Fried Shrimp

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Medium or large fresh shrimp
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	All-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Sugar
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
1		Egg - slightly beaten
1 cup	237ml	Cold water
2 tablespoons	30ml	Vegetable oil
		Hot vegetable oil

Recipe Instructions

Peel shrimp, leaving the last section of shell and tail intact. Butterfly shrimp by cutting along outside curve almost through; remove vein. flatten shrimp and set aside.

Combine flour, sugar, salt, egg, water , and 2 tablespoons oil; beat until smooth. Dip shrimp into batter, and fry in deep hot oil until golden. Yield: 4 to 6 servings.

NOTES : Submitted by Mrs. Debra Lancaster, Hawkinsville, Georgia.

Source:
Southern Living 1979 Annual Recipes

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