Busters Recipes

Crunchy Almond Shrimp

1 lb. jumbo shrimp

2 eggs

1/4 cup light cream

1/2 cup flour

1 garlic clove, crushed

1 cup crushed blanched almonds

Cooking oil

Fresh lime wedges

Shell and devein shrimp and split them butterfly fashion. Prepare a batter by beating the eggs, cream, flour and garlic together. Place almonds on plate. Dip each shrimp into the batter and then roll in the almonds to coat evenly. Set shrimps in single layer on large sheet of wax paper. Heat oil in deep fryer to about 375. Roll each shrimp again in the nuts and place in hot oil. Fry until golden. Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with wedges of lime alongside. Serve with steamed rice, topped with scallions and a fresh fruit salad.

Serves 3 to 4