Coconut Shrimp

 These crispy shrimp are rolled in a coconut beer batter before frying. For dipping sauce, I use orange marmalade, mustard and horseradish mixed to taste.

Coconut Shrimp 

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ⅔ cup beer  
• 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 cups flaked coconut
• 24 medium (blank)s shrimp  
• 3 cups oil for frying  

Instructions

 Step 1

In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.

 Step 2

Hold shrimp by tail, and dredge in flour, shaking off excess flour. Dip in egg/beer batter; allow excess to drip off. Roll shrimp in coconut, and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep-fryer.

 Step 3

Fry shrimp in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

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