Francine's Texas Cuisine

 

Puff Shrimp   12 large shrimp (1 1/2 lbs) 1/2 teaspoon garlic juice 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon MSG 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 cup cold water Oil for deep frying   Remove shells and veins. Place on paper towels and pat dry. Rub with garlic juice and salt and MSG. Place flour, baking powder, and salt in mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly. Add the 1/2 cup oil a little at a time, while stirring with wooden spoon until all ingredients form a ball and sides of bowl are clean. Add water until dough becomes like pancake batter. Heat oil to 350-360 degrees. Batter shrimp and drop into hot oil. Cook until golden brown.

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