1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. beer
1 tsp. salt
1 1/2 lb. lg. shrimp
2 inches vegetable 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°F on deep fat thermometer (or heat oil in deep fat fryer set at 375°F).

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. Serves 6.