Coconut Shrimp

Coconut Shrimp

Recipe by LINDAV10 from allrecipes.com

Appetizer 55 Mins.

Ingredients

6

6 servings

  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour, divided
  • 0.66666668653488 cup 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

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

Nutritional Facts

Per 6 servings

  • Calories: 1166
  • Carbohydrate: 26g
  • Fat: 118g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 4g

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