1 ¼ lb. large shrimp
salt and pepper
2/3 cup flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
½ tsp baking powder
¼ tsp salt
½ cup ice water
2 tsp corn oil
6 cups corn oil for frying
Mix dry ingredients, pour in ice water. Mix till smooth, then stir in 2 tsp oil, mixture should be like pancake mix, add a little more ice water if needed.
Heat oil in heavy pot, a cube of bread should be golden in 15 seconds. Dip shrimp one at a time with tongs into batter. Cook 3 or 4 at a time, for 30 seconds on each side. Place on paper towels, shrimps should be golden and puffed.
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