Slippery Shrimp

Ingredients

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• 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
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• 1 cup all-purpose flour
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• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
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• 1 pinch salt
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• 1 cup water
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• 1 large egg yolk
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• 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
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• 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
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Instructions

1. 1
   Gather all ingredients.
2. 2
   Heat oil in a deep-fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
3. 3
   Whisk flour, cornstarch, and salt together in a large bowl; make a well in the center.
4. 4
   Pour water and egg yolk into the well and mix just until moistened; batter will be lumpy. Stir in egg whites.
5. 5
   Dip one shrimp at a time into batter to coat; do not batter tails.
6. 6
   When three shrimp have been battered, carefully place them into the deep fryer and fry until golden brown, about 1 1/2 minutes.
7. 7
   Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Repeat with remaining shrimp, battering a few at a time while the previous batch is cooking.