Beer-Batter Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. fresh large shrimp
1 c. flour
salt and ground white pepper to taste
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 Tbsp. ground coriander
3/4 c. beer
1 Tbsp. vegetable or corn oil plus enough for deep frying
2 egg whites

Preparation

Peel and devein the shrimp.
Put the flour in a mixing bowl; add salt, pepper, nutmeg and coriander.
Gradually add the beer, stirring with a wire whisk until smooth.
Add more beer if necessary (should be consistency of pancake batter).
Brush the top of the batter with 1 tablespoon oil (this prevents gas from escaping).
Cover with plastic wrap and let stand in a warm place for 30 minutes.
Beat the egg whites until they form soft peaks and fold them into the batter with a rubber spatula.
Heat the oil in an electric skillet or deep fryer to 350\u00b0.