Camaron Frito

Ingredients

 * 1 lb large shrimp 450 g
 * ½ cup milk 125 ml
 * ¼ tsp crumbled oregano 1 ml
 * ¼ cup almond (coarsely chopped) 60 g
 * 1 egg
 * ¾ cup flour
 * ¼ tsp garlic, salt
 * 1ml vegetable oil or margarine

Directions

 * 1) Boil shrimp and remove outer shell (15 – 20 minutes).
 * 2) Slice each shrimp along vein, deeply enough to lay out flat (butterfly fashion).
 * 3) Beat together egg, milk, flour and seasoning until smooth.
 * 4) Dip each shrimp in batter.
 * 5) Drain and spread in a single layer on a tray.
 * 6) Sprinkle almond if used.
 * 7) Chill before frying, 1 – 2 hours (optional).
 * 8) Heat fat to 370°F.
 * 9) Fry shrimps until brown.
 * 10) Deep or shallow frying.
 * 11) Drain on absorbent paper.
 * 12) Serve hot.