French fried shrimp recipe

Recipe ingredients

• 1 cup sifted flour
• 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 cup cold water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 pounds fresh shrimp

Recipe method

• Peel shell from shrimp, leaving last section and tail intact.
• Cut slit through center back without severing either end. Remove black line. Dry shrimp thoroughly.
• Combine flour, sugar, salt, egg, water and vegetable oil. Beat well.
• Dip prepared shrimp into batter.
• Fry in deep hot fat (375 degrees F) until golden brown.
• Drain shrimp on white paper toweling.
• Serve immediately with cocktail sauce or tartar sauce.

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French fried shrimp recipe