Coconut Shrimp

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Coconut Shrimp
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INGREDIENTS

  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup beer
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups flaked coconut
  • 24 shrimp
  • 3 cups oil for frying

DIRECTIONS

  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.
  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.
  3. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a dep-fryer.
  4. Fry shrimp in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown.
  5. Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

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