Cajun Puffed Shrimp

Name: Cajun Puffed Shrimp
Ingredients: oil (for frying); 35 large shrimp; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 2 teaspoons garlic powder (to taste); 2 eggs; 1 cup self-rising flour; 12 cup water; 12 teaspoon salt; 12 teaspoon black pepper; 12 teaspoon garlic powder

11 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

oil (for frying)
35 large shrimp
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
2 teaspoons garlic powder (to taste)
2 eggs
1 cup self-rising flour
12 cup water
12 teaspoon salt
12 teaspoon black pepper
12 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1

Peel, then butterfly the shrimp by cutting down the back deep enough to remove the vein; rinse.
2

Sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste.
3

Set the seasoned shrimp aside.
4

Beat 2 eggs in a bowl.
5

Add the flour and mix as smooth as possible.
6

Add 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt, pepper and garlic powder.
7

Blend to a smooth consistency.
8

Add shrimp to batter.
9

Deep fry in batches in hot oil until golden brown.
10

Drain.
11

If desired, top with sweet and sour sauce.