French Fried Shrimp

  French fried shrimp

1 cup flour

½ teaspoon sugar

½ teaspoon salt

1 beaten egg

1 cup cold water

2 tablespoon cooking oil

2 pounds fresh shrimp in shells

1ll-purpose flour

Shortening or cooking oil for deep-frying

For batter, stir together the 1 cup flour, the sugar and salt. Make a well in the center. Combine eff. Water and the 2 tablespoons of oil; pour into the well. Beat with a rotary beater till smooth. 

Peel shrimp, leaving the last section and tail intact. With a sharp knife, remove the sand vein. Butterfly the shrimp. Pat dry with paper towels.  Dip shrimp in flour to coat. Dip flour-coated shrimp into batter. 

In a saucepan or deep-fat fryer, heat shortening or cooking oil to 375 degrees. Fry a few shrimp at a time and get fat for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden. Remove from fat with a slotted spoon; drain on paper toweling. Makes 6 to 8 servings