Name: Coconut Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: All-purpose flour, divided - ¾ cup; Beer - ⅔ cup; Egg - 1 large; Baking powder - 1 ½ teaspoons; Flaked coconut - 2 cups; Medium raw shrimp, shelled, deveined, with tails attached - 24; Oil for frying - 3 cups

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15 min.

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Ingredients for - Coconut Shrimp

1. All-purpose flour, divided - ¾ cup

2. Beer - ⅔ cup

3. Egg - 1 large

4. Baking powder - 1 ½ teaspoons

5. Flaked coconut - 2 cups

6. Medium raw shrimp, shelled, deveined, with tails attached - 24

7. Oil for frying - 3 cups

How to cook deliciously - Coconut Shrimp

1. Stage

Line a baking sheet with wax paper; set aside.

2. Stage

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. Stage

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. Stage

Heat oil in a deep fryer or large skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

5. Stage

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. jenniwun