Fried Shrimp

• all-purpose flour↗1 cup
• sugar↗1⁄2 teaspoon
• large egg, beaten↗1
• ice water1 cup
• vegetable oil↗2 tablespoons
• salt↗
• pepper↗
• onion powder↗
• garlic powder↗
• red pepper↗
• Tabasco sauce↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• large shrimp, peeled and deveined↗2 lbs
• vegetable oil↗

  for frying

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Combine the flour, sugar, egg, ice water, 2 tbsp vegetable oil, salt,cayenne and sauce in a bowl.

2. 2

   Cover and chill for 30 minutes.

3. 3

   Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and dip in the batter.

4. 4

   Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy pot or electric fryer to 350.

5. 5

   Fry the shrimp in small batches, in the hot oil until golden brown.

6. 6

   Drain on paper towels.