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Coconut shrimp

Coconut Shrimp in Beer Batter with Sweet and Spicy Dipping Sauces

There is something so wonderfully exotic about coconut shrimp. The coconut adds a note of sweetness to a seafood that goes well with sweet. We have two wonderful dipping sauces to go with it.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main or Side
Cuisine American, Asian
Servings 8 Servings
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 pound shrimp, medium size, fresh
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons red pepper
  • 1 1/8 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon thyme, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano, ground
  • 3/4 cup flour, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1/4 cup beer, plus 2 tablespoons
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 7 ounces flaked coconut
  • vegetable oil for frying

Instructions
 

  • Mix the ingredients for the sauce that you prefer (or make both for a bit of variety). Place the sauce in a small bowl and set aside.
  • Peel and devein the shrimp (see the note below about how to devein shrimp), making sure to leave the tails on. Rinse well.
  • Combine the seasonings in a small bowl, mixing well. Combine the flour, beer, egg and baking powder in a medium bowl and mix well to make a batter. Place the coconut into another bowl.
  • Dip the shrimp in the seasoning mixture. Shake off any excess. Dip the seasoned shrimp into the beer batter. Dredge the batter coated shrimp in the coconut.
  • Fry the shrimp, 5-6 at a time, in deep, hot oil for about 45 seconds to 1 minute on each side or until the shrimp are golden brown. Drain the shrimp on paper towels and serve immediately.
  • Serve the shrimp alongside a bowl of the dipping sauce. There are two recipes below.

Notes

Here are two recipes for wonderful dipping sauces. Just mix all of the ingredients together for a great dip:

Spicy Orange Sauce:

10 ounces orange marmalade
3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
3 tablespoons spicy brown mustard
1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind

Pina Colada Dipping Sauce:

1/2 cup sour cream
1/4 cup liquid pina colada mix
1/4 cup crushed canned pineapple
1 tablespoon sugar (optional)

Nutrition

Calories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 15gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 163mgSodium: 817mgPotassium: 216mgFiber: 5gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 113mgIron: 3mg
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