Deep-Fried Coconut Shrimp

8 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup beer (room temperature)
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups mound's brand sweetened coconut
  • 25 medium uncooked fresh shrimp, with tails left on
  • 2 1/2 cups vegetable oil (can use 3 cups)

Directions

  1. 1
    NOTE; the shrimp must be chilled for at least 5-24 hours (the longer chilling time the better it will be).
  2. 2
    In a medium bowl whisk egg with 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder until well combined.
  3. 3
    Prepare two separate bowls, place 1/3 cup flour in one bowl and the coconut in the other bowl.
  4. 4
    Holding the shrimp by the tail dredge firstly in flour shaking off any excess flour, then dip in the beer batter allowing excess to drip off.
  5. 5
    Roll the shrimp in coconut pressing down slightly with fingers to adhere the coconut to the shrimp.
  6. 6
    Repeat with all remaining shrimp.
  7. 7
    Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. 8
    Refrigerate for a minimum of 5-24 hours.
  9. 9
    Heat oil in a deep-fryer or in a large heavy pot to 350°F.
  10. 10
    Fry the shrimp in batches turning once until golden brown.
  11. 11
    Carefully using tongs remove to a brown paper bag or paper towels to drain.

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