Beer Batter Coconut Shrimp

Peeled shrimp are dipped in a simple beer batter and coated with sweetened coconut flakes for a quick appetizer or dinner.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 581 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
• ⅔ cup beer
• 1 pound uncooked medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Beat flour, beer, egg, and salt in a bowl with an electric mixer on low until batter is smooth. Spread coconut flakes in a shallow dish.

Step 2

Dip shrimp into beer batter, shaking off excess, then press into coconut. Place shrimp onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.

Step 3

Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, 3 to 4 minutes. Fry about a third of the shrimp in the hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Allow shrimp to drain on a wire rack set over paper towels. Repeat with remaining shrimp.