Shrimp Fried With Batter
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Shrimp
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 3
 

Ingredients:

12 whole shrimp
1 cup garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon ginger root
1 cup flour
4 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
2 tablespoons cornstarch
6 tablespoons oil
1 cup water or beer
3 cups oil -- for deep frying
1 medium green onion -- cut lengthwise
 

Preparation:

Shell shrimp but leave the tail segment of the shell, butterfly shrimp and devein. Crush garlic with salt to a >> paste and rub into shrimp, sprinkle with a little ginger root. Blend flour, baking powder, cornstarch; add oil gradually while stirring. Stir until mixture forms a ball. Add water, a little at a time, while stirring until the mixture has the consistency of pancake batter. Heat oil, dip each shrimp into the batter and fry, two or three at a time until golden brown. drain before serving. Garnish with scallions strips this serves about 3 if all you want is the batter, still give this one a try.