Golden shrimp

6 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
cupFlour, all-purpose
1teaspoonBaking powder
¼teaspoonSalt
1⅔cupMilk, evaporate; undiluted
½teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsMustard, dry
2Eggs; well beaten
1⅔cupMilk, evaporated; undiluted
poundsShrimp; shelled and deveined
2cupsCheese, American process; shredded

Directions

3-MINUTE CHEESE SAUCE

Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Add eggs and evaporated milk. Blend. Dip shrimp in batter and cook in hot shortening (375 degrees) for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Drain on absorbent paper. Serve with 3-Minute Cheese Sauce.

3-Minute Cheese Sauce: Simmer evaporated milk, salt, and mustard in saucepan over medium heat to just below boiling (about 2 minutes). Add cheese; stir over medium heat until cheese melts (about 1 minute longer). Yield: 2-½ cups.

SOURCE: Southern Living Magazine, October 1972. Typos by Nancy Coleman. From: Nancy Coleman Date: 09-26-94