DEEP-FRIED SHRIMP WITH BACON II

Steps:

• 1. Shell, devein and butterfly shrimp, leaving the tail segments intact. 2. Cut bacon strips in 1-inch sections. Place one section on each shrimp then re-close shrimp, pressing its edges to seal in bacon. 3. Beat egg then stir in salt and soy sauce. Holding each shrimp by the tail, dip first in egg mixture, then in cornstarch to dredge lightly. 4. Transfer shrimp to a covered dish and refrigerate 30 minutes to 1 hour. 5. Meanwhile heat oil. Then add shrimp, and deep-fry until golden. Drain on paper toweling and serve at once. The Thousand Recipe Chinese Cookbook. ©1994 by Gloria Bley Miller.