Coconut Shrimp

These coconut shrimp are dipped in beer batter, covered in coconut, then fried until golden, sweet, and crisp for a tasty appetizer or main dish.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 1166 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups flaked coconut
• 1 large egg
• 3 cups oil for frying
• 24 medium raw shrimp, shelled, deveined, with tails attached
• 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.75 cup all-purpose flour, divided
• 0.66666668653488 cup beer

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Line a baking sheet with wax paper; set aside.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

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

Step 5

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.