Batter-Fried Shrimp

Author

Nuwave

Servings

4-6

Category

Seafood

Ingredients

• 2lbs. uncooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails
• 1c all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2t sugar
• 1⁄2t salt
• 1c ice water
• 1 egg
• 1 large bottle vegetable oil, divided into 6c and 2T portions

Directions

1. Heat 6c of oil in a large stock pot on Medium (350°F).
2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Add the ice water, egg, and 2T of oil to the flour mixture to make a batter.
4. Dry the shrimp thoroughly.
5. Holding the shrimp by the tail with tongs, dip each shrimp into the batter and then carefully place it in the pot to fry for about 2 min. or until golden brown.
6. Transfer each fried shrimp to paper towels to drain and keep them warm as you cook the remaining shrimp.
7. Serve immediately.