Caribbean Shrimp

16 ingredients
13 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 12 cup beer, preferably Red Stripe
  • 12 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 12 tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 12 tablespoon red pepper (cayenne)
  • 12 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 12 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
  • 12 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • 1 cup grated coconut (1-1/2)
  • vegetable oil (for frying)
  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • 14 cup dijon-style mustard
  • 18 teaspoon ground ginger

Directions

  1. 1
    Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on.
  2. 2
    In a bowl, combine egg with 3/4 cup of the flour, the beer and baking powder.
  3. 3
    In another bowl, mix remaining flour with herbs and spices.
  4. 4
    Holding tail, dip each shrimp first in batter, then in seasoned flour and shake off excess.
  5. 5
    Sprinkle each shrimp liberally with grated coconut and set aside on a baking sheet.
  6. 6
    Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
  7. 7
    Add shrimp 1 at a time.
  8. 8
    Cook until golden brown on all sides, turning once.
  9. 9
    Drain on paper towels.
  10. 10
    Prepare a sauce by mixing marmalade, mustard and ginger in a small bowl.
  11. 11
    Spoon sauce into 6 small bowls.
  12. 12
    Place bowls on 6 appetizer plates.
  13. 13
    Surround bowls with 4 shrimp per serving.

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