Large shrimp seasoned with salt and pepper, dredged in an egg mixture and fried to a golden brown.
INGREDIENTS (for 5 servings):
- 4 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 8 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 1/2 cups vegetable oil
PREPARATION:
In a medium size mixing bowl combine shrimp, salt and pepper; stir.
Heat oil in a medium size saucepan. In another medium size mixing bowl stir together eggs, flour and baking powder. Dredge shrimp in egg mixture then fry in oil until they are golden.