Coconut Shrimp I Recipe ​ ​ Servings: 5

Prep Time: 10 mins​ Cook Time: 20 mins

Total Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

	1 egg
	1/2 cup all-purpose flour
	2/3 cup beer
	1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
	1/4 cup all-purpose flour
	2 cups flaked coconut
	24 shrimp
	3 cups oils for frying

Directions

Step 1 In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls. Advertisement

Step 2 Hold shrimp by tail, and dredge in flour, shaking off excess flour. Dip in egg/beer batter; allow excess to drip off. Roll shrimp in coconut, and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep-fryer.

Step 3 Fry shrimp in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1/5 of a recipe.
		Amount Per Serving	% Daily Value
		Calories: 1594	80%
		Calories from Fat: 1448	217%
		Total Fat: 161g	248%
		Saturated Fat: 45g	225%
		Cholesterol: 43mg	14%
		Sodium: 325mg	14%
		Total Carbohydrates: 33g	11%
		Fiber: 3g	12%
		Sugars: 16g
		Protein: 4g	7%
		Vitamin A:	1%
		Vitamin C:	0%
		Calcium:	0%
		Iron:	4%