Forrest's french-fried shrimp
6 Servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | pounds | Unpeeled medium-size fresh p |
| 1 | cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1½ | teaspoon | Baking powder |
| ½ | teaspoon | Salt |
| ⅔ | cup | Water |
| 3 | tablespoons | Lemon juice |
| 1 | tablespoon | Vegetable oil |
| 1 | large | Egg, lightly beaten |
| Vegetable oil | ||
Directions
Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact; devein, if desired.
combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add water and next 3 ingredients; stir until smooth.
Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees.
Dip shrimp into batter, and fry, a few at a time, until golden. Drain on paper towels.
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