Morrison's Cafeteria Fried Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 lbs shrimp, cleaned and tails left on (about 3 dozen medium to large)
• peanut oil (for deep frying)

DREDGING MIXTURE

• 1 cup flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper

BATTER

• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
• 3 teaspoons paprika
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 egg, slightly beaten
• 3 cups cold water

Directions

1. 1

   Blot shrimp dry with paper towels and set aside. Heat several inches of oil to 350 degrees in a deep, heavy pot or deep fryer.

2. 2

   Combine the dredging mixture in a shallow dish.

3. 3

   Meanwhile, whisk the baking powder, salt and paprika into the flour. Whisk in the egg and water, blending well.

4. 4

   Hold shrimp by the tail, dredge, dip in batter and slip into hot oil. Fry a few at a time just until batter is golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot.