Batter-Fried Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. uncooked shrimp (large)
3/4 c. unsifted flour
3/4 c. water
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 Tbsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
Planter's peanut oil

Preparation

Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein.
Split shrimp partway through, butterfly fashion.
Combine flour, water, egg, sugar and salt to make a batter.
Dip shrimp into batter and fry in deep, hot (375\u00b0) Planter's peanut oil until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Makes about 6 servings.