1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 egg
1/2 c. ice water (add more if necessary)
2 tbsp. salad oil
2 lbs. shrimp

Combine ingredients, except shrimp; beat well. Peel shell from shrimp, leaving last section and tail intact. Cut slit through center back without severing either end; remove black line. Dry shrimp thoroughly; dip into batter; fry in deep hot fat (375 degrees) until golden brown. Drain on paper towel.