French Fried Shrimp

7 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 slightly beaten egg
  • 1 cup ice water
  • 2 tablespoons salad oil
  • 2 lbs shrimp (fresh or frozen in shells)

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel and devein the shrimp as desired (you may wish to remove the last section and tail portion, but many folks leave it intact for frying).
  2. 2
    Combine the first 6 ingredients and whisk until smooth.
  3. 3
    Dry the shrimp, dip them into the batter, and fry in oil until golden.
  4. 4
    Drain on a paper towel.

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