2 lb. fresh shrimp
1/2 tsp. sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp. melted fat
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. cold water

Combine ingredients, except shrimp; beat well. Peel shell from shrimp leaving last section and until intact. Cut slit through center back without severing the end, remove black line. Dry shrimp thoroughly; dip into batter. Fry in deep hot fat until golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper.