Cajun Puffed Shrimp

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 25 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• oil (for frying)
• 35 large shrimp
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder (to taste)
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup self-rising flour
• 1/2 cup water
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Recipe

• 1 peel, then butterfly the shrimp by cutting down the back deep enough to remove the vein; rinse.
• 2 sprinkle with salt, pepper and garlic powder to taste. set the seasoned shrimp aside.
• 3 beat 2 eggs in a bowl. add the flour and mix as smooth as possible.
• 4 add 1/2 cup water, 1/2 teaspoon each of the salt, pepper and garlic powder. blend to a smooth consistency.
• 5 add shrimp to batter.
• 6 deep fry in batches in hot oil until golden brown. drain.
• 7 if desired, top with sweet and sour sauce.