1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. beer
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 lbs. lg. shrimp
Salad oil

In small bowl mix flour, beer and salt. Shell and devein shrimp; rinse with running cold water and pat dry with paper towels. In 2-quart saucepan over medium heat, heat 2 inches salad oil to 375 degrees on deep-fat thermometer (or heat oil in deep fat fryer set at 375 degrees).

Dip shrimp, one at a time, into batter and drop into hot oil. Fry shrimp until lightly browned, turning shrimp once, about 1 minute. Drain shrimp on paper towels.