Batter-fried Shrimp

Total Time: 50 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 1/2 lbs shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 1/2 cup oil
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup milk
• 3/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• oil (for deep frying)

Recipe

• 1 preheat oil to 350 degrees.
• 2 combine 1/2 cup oil and egg; beat well.
• 3 add remaining ingredients except oil for frying and stir until well blended.
• 4 dip shrimp into batter to coat.
• 5 drop shrimp into hot oil and fry for 30-60 seconds or until golden brown.
• 6 remove with slotted spoon; drain on paper towel.
• 7 add a 1/2 teaspoon of baking powder to batter to make a much lighter crust, or use beer instead of milk for a barley flavor.