Ingredients:
2 lbs peeled jumbo shrimp
Crisco shortening, melted in deep fryer ( till full by manufacturer standards)
2/3 cup flour
1 1/3 cups cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
6 egg whites
2/3 cup water
4 tablespoons vegetable oil
corn flake crumbs
Directions:
In a medium bowl, stir flour, cornstarch, salt, baking powder, egg whites, water and oil together with a whisk.
Pour out a liberal amount of cornflake crumbs on a dinner plate.
Roll each shrimp well into batter mixture and quickly roll in cornflake crumbs.
Deep fry shrimp about 7 at a time till golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Serve with cocktail and/or tartar sauce.
Servings: 8
Time preparation: 20 min.
Time total: 60 min.