Fried Shrimp Meaipe (Camarao Frito a Meaipe)

Ingredients
Serves 2
1 cup all-purpose white flour
1/2 pound (250 gr.) small shrimp, unpeeled but without heads- or 1 lb. (500 gr.) small shrimp, unpeeled, with heads attached
1 cup neutral vegetable oil
salt and pepper to taste
lime wedges
 

Put the flour in a large brown-paper bag, season with salt and pepper, then toss shrimp in the flour mixture.

Shake the shrimp to remove excess flour. Reserve on large plate or platter.

Heat oil in heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

Add shrimp, in batches if necessary to avoid crowding, and fry until golden and crisp (approximately 3 minutes).

Drain shrimp on paper towels, test for salt, and then serve immediately with wedges of fresh lime.