Fried Shrimp

• Ready In: 18 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1  cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 teaspoon sugar
• 1  large egg, beaten
• 1  cup  ice water
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
•  salt
•  pepper
•  onion powder
•  garlic powder
•  red pepper
• 1⁄4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• 2  lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
•  vegetable oil (for frying)

Directions

1. Combine the flour, sugar, egg, ice water, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, salt,cayenne and sauce in a bowl.
2. Cover and chill for 30 minutes.
3. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and dip in the batter.
4. Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy pot or electric fryer to 350.
5. Fry the shrimp in small batches, in the hot oil until golden brown.
6. Drain on paper towels.