These coconut shrimp are rolled in a coconut beer batter before frying. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce — I use orange marmalade, mustard, and horseradish mixed to taste for a dipping sauce.
Ingredients
- 0.75 cups all-purpose flour , divided
- 0.67 cups beer
- 1 large egg
- 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
- 2 cups flaked coconut
- 24 medium raw shrimp , shelled, deveined, with tails attached
- 3 cups oil for frying
Instructions
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1
Line a baking sheet with wax paper; set aside.
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2
Whisk together 1/2 cup flour, beer, egg, and baking powder in a medium bowl until smooth. Place coconut and remaining 1/4 cup flour in 2 separate bowls.
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3
One at a time, hold shrimp by the tail and dredge in flour, shaking off excess. Dip in beer batter; allow excess to drip off. Roll in coconut, then place on the prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
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4
Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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5
Working in batches, fry shrimp in hot oil, turning once, until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Use tongs to remove shrimp to paper towels to drain.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving
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