Yield: 6 Servings
| Measure | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 pounds | Unpeeled medium-size fresh p |
| 1 cup | All-purpose flour |
| 1½ teaspoon | Baking powder |
| ½ teaspoon | Salt |
| ⅔ cup | Water |
| 3 tablespoons | Lemon juice |
| 1 tablespoon | Vegetable oil |
| 1 large | Egg, lightly beaten |
| \N \N | Vegetable oil |
Peel shrimp, leaving tails 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.