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

1. 1 Line a baking sheet with wax paper; set aside.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 4 Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 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.

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