Fan Tail Shrimp

1 lb Large, Uncooked Shrimp 1 Tbls Cooking OIl
1 Cup Flour 1 Cup Cold Water
1/2 tsp Salt Oil For Frying
1 tsp Sugar
1 Egg, Slightly Beaten

Preheat the oil in the deep fryer. Shell and de-vein the shrimp.
Cut a slit through each shrimp starting about 1/2" from the head and running within 1/2" of the tail. Pull the tail through the slit to make a fan-tailed butterfly shape. Pat dry with paper toweling. Combine the flour, salt, sugar, egg, first measure of oil and water in a small bowl.
Beat until almost smooth. Dip the shrimp in the batter. Drain briefly.
Fry until golden (about 2 1/2 minutes). Drain.

Serve hot. Good with seafood sauce.