2 lb Unpeeled medium-size fresh p
1 c  All-purpose flour
1 1/2 ts Baking powder
1/2 ts Salt
2/3 c  Water
3 tb Lemon juice
1 tb Vegetable oil
1 lg Egg, lightly beaten
Vegetable oil

Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact; devein, if desired.

combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a medium bowl. Add water and next
3 ingredients; stir until smooth.

Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 375 degrees. Dip
shrimp into batter, and fry, a few at a time, until golden. Drain on paper
towels.