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Caribbean Coconut Shrimp

AmericanSeafoodEasy20 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 0.8 cup all-purpose flour, for batter
  • 1 large egg
  • 0.5 tbsp baking powder
  • 0.5 cup beer
  • 0.3 cup all-purpose flour, for coating
  • 1 0.5 cup dried grated coconut
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 0.5 tbsp ground black pepper
  • 0.5 tbsp cayenne
  • 0.5 tbsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp dried thyme
  • 0.5 tsp dried oregano
  • 2 cup vegetable oil, for deep-frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    Make the batter: whisk together 3/4 cup flour, egg, baking powder, and beer in a bowl until smooth.

  2. 2

    Make the coating: combine 1/4 cup flour, coconut, salt, black pepper, cayenne, paprika, garlic powder, thyme, and oregano in a shallow bowl.

  3. 3

    Dip each shrimp into the beer batter, then roll in the coconut coating mixture.

  4. 4

    Deep-fry in hot oil (375°F/190°C) until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

  5. 5

    Serve with dipping sauces such as honey with soy sauce and hot sauce, or honey mustard.