Forrest's French-Fried Shrimp

Recipe Ingredients

2 lbs	908g / 32oz	Unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
1 cup	62g / 2.2oz	All-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons	7.5ml	Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Salt
2/3 cup	157ml	Water
2 tablespoons	30ml	Lemon juice
1 tablespoon	15ml	Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon	15ml	Egg - lightly beaten (large)
		Vegetable oil - for frying

Recipe Instructions

Peel shrimp, leaving trails intact; devein, if desired. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add water and next 3 ingredients; stir until smooth.

Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees. Dip shrimp into batter, and fry, a few at a time, until golden. Drain on paper towels.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Source:
The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Cookbook

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