Shrimp ala Yum

by Divya Tulsiani
(New York)

This is a recipe for shrimp. It is my family's secret recipe.

SERVES FOUR

Delicious ingredients

Half a cup of water
1 large egg
1 cup plain (all-purpose) flour
1 tsp cayenne pepper
12 raw king prawns (jumbo shrimp)in the shell
vegetable oil (for deep frying)
flat leaf parsley (to garnish,but it is optional)
lemon wedge (optional)

GET COOKING!
1.In a large bowl, whisk together the water and the egg. Whisk in the flour and cayenne pepper until smooth.
2.Peel the prawns, leaving just the tails intact. Make a shallow cut down the back of each prawn.
3.Using the tip of the knife pull out and discard the intestinal tract.
4.Heat the oil in a large pan or deep fat fryer, until a cube a cube of bread dropped into the oil browns in one minute.
5. Holding the prawns by their tails, dip them into the batter, one at a time , shaking off any excess. Carefully drop each prawn into the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes until crisp and golden. Drain on paper towels.
6.ENJOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!