Ingredients

  • 8 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1/4 cup flour, plus
  • 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup dry white wine
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Method

  • Combine 1/4 cup flour, baking powder, and salt (setting aside 1/4 cup flour), then combine egg yolk, cilantro, and wine in a seperate bowl, then combine both bowls of ingredients.
  • Beat egg whites until they are stiff then fold into batter.
  • fill a large saucepan with 2 inches of oil and heat until 365°F.
  • dip shrimp into flour then into batter and fry until batter is lightly browned, around 4 minutes.