COCONUT SHRIMP BEIGNETS WITH PEPPER JELLY SAUCE

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Provided by Allison Vines-Rushing

Categories     Beer     Appetizer     Fry     Thanksgiving     Coconut     Shrimp     Deep-Fry     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 20 to 25 beignets

Number Of Ingredients 13

Canola oil or other neutral vegetable oil, for deep frying
1 cup pepper jelly (we use Tabasco brand)
2 tablespoons Creole mustard or any country-style whole-grain mustard
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar (apple cider vinegar is a good substitute)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup very thinly sliced green onions, white and green parts
1 (12-ounce) bottle of amber beer (we use Abita amber, but any amber will do)
Water (optional)
1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Fill a heavy, deep saucepan with at least 6 inches of oil. Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it registers 340°F on a deep-fry thermometer.
  • To make the sauce, combine the jelly, mustard, and vinegar; whisk until smooth and chill until needed (this can be made 1 day in advance).
  • To make the batter, in a large bowl, combine the flour, coconut, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and green onions. Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly and make a well in the center.
  • Slowly pour the beer into the well, whisking from the inside to the outside until the mixture has the consistency of pancake batter. If it's not, thin it with a touch of water.
  • Line a plate with paper towels and have ready. Fold the shrimp into the batter. Using 2 tablespoons, carefully scoop one batter-coated shrimp into one spoon, and with the other spoon, push the mixture into the hot oil (be careful not to splash the oil). For best results, fry no more than four beignets at a time. Using a slotted spoon, turn the beignets to cook 1 minute per side, until puffy and light brown all over. With a slotted spoon, remove the beignets from the oil and let drain on the prepared plate.
  • To serve, season with salt and accompany with the sauce.

Pascual Torres
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Overall, these beignets were pretty good. The flavor was good, but they were a bit too dense for my taste.


Gullam Abass
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These beignets were a bit too greasy for my taste, but the flavor was good. The pepper jelly sauce was also a bit too sweet.


Sonu Harijan
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The beignets are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Petar Todorovic
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These were delicious! The beignets were light and fluffy, and the pepper jelly sauce was the perfect balance of sweet and spicy.


Sania Noor
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but these beignets were still really good. The pepper jelly sauce was amazing!


Sad H2A
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I made these beignets for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. The pepper jelly sauce was a great complement to the beignets.


Nazley Jacobs
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These beignets were easy to make and they tasted great! The pepper jelly sauce was the perfect finishing touch.


Opoku Patrick
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Followed the recipe exactly and the beignets turned out perfectly. The pepper jelly sauce was also delicious. Will definitely make this again!


Clifford Lavoie
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The beignets were a bit dense, but the flavor was good. The pepper jelly sauce was a bit too spicy for me.


Trevor Mills
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These beignets were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the pepper jelly sauce was excellent.


Daniel Owolabi
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I love this recipe! The beignets are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. The pepper jelly sauce is also delicious.


Bridget Khamadi
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These were so good! I made them for my family and they loved them. The beignets were light and fluffy, and the coconut flavor was just right. The pepper jelly sauce was a nice touch too.


Adamkiller111
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Great recipe! Easy to follow and the beignets were delicious. I used a store-bought pepper jelly sauce and it worked perfectly. Will definitely make this again.


Abdullah Saman
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I tried this recipe for a special dinner and it turned out amazing! The shrimp were cooked to perfection and the coconut beignets were so flavorful. The pepper jelly sauce was the perfect accompaniment. Highly recommend!


Mehedi Hasang
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These coconut shrimp beignets were a hit at my party! The beignets were light and fluffy, and the coconut flavor was perfectly balanced. The pepper jelly sauce added a nice sweet and spicy kick. I will definitely be making these again!