large shrimp | 1 | lb | | flour | | 1/2 cup | baking powder | | 1/2 tbs | | sugar | 1 | tbs |
milk | | 1/2 cup | | salt & pepper | | to taste |
butter | 1 | tbs | |
Directions:
BATTER FRIED SHRIMP
Wash and peel shrimp, leaving last section and tail in tact.
To make batter, in bowl mix flour, baking powder, sugar and salt.
Stir in eggs, melted butter and milk. Beat lightly.
Dip shrimp in batter, one at a time, holding by tail. Fry in deep fat fryer at 375? until golden brown.
This batter can also be used for oysters, fish and crawfish.