DEEP-FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP
Plan ahead the battered shrimp needs to be refrigerated for a minimum of 5 hours or up to 24 hours before frying, make certain not to use longer shreds of coconut or they will not stick and please use a good-quality coconut for the shrimp, Mounds brand works well for this purchase uncooked shrimp with tails left on leave the tail on the shrimp!
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Christmas
Time 5h5m
Yield 25 shrimp
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- NOTE; the shrimp must be chilled for at least 5-24 hours (the longer chilling time the better it will be).
- In a medium bowl whisk egg with 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder until well combined.
- Prepare two separate bowls, place 1/3 cup flour in one bowl and the coconut in the other bowl.
- Holding the shrimp by the tail dredge firstly in flour shaking off any excess flour, then dip in the beer batter allowing excess to drip off.
- Roll the shrimp in coconut pressing down slightly with fingers to adhere the coconut to the shrimp.
- Repeat with all remaining shrimp.
- Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Refrigerate for a minimum of 5-24 hours.
- Heat oil in a deep-fryer or in a large heavy pot to 350°F.
- Fry the shrimp in batches turning once until golden brown.
- Carefully using tongs remove to a brown paper bag or paper towels to drain.
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Anum Zahra
[email protected]These coconut shrimp are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so delicious and everyone will love them.
Naveed Ulhaq
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in these coconut shrimp. The sweetness of the coconut and the spiciness of the chili sauce are perfect together.
Jeriah Mogire
[email protected]These coconut shrimp are a game-changer! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.
Fronk Martin
[email protected]I've tried many coconut shrimp recipes, but this one is by far the best. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the coating is so flavorful.
Mouzzam mouzzam
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about how these shrimp would turn out, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were absolutely delicious!
Shonjib Sing
[email protected]The coconut shrimp were delicious! The coating was crispy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.
Tshepo Godfrey
[email protected]These coconut shrimp are the perfect appetizer for any occasion. They're also great for a quick and easy weeknight meal.
Anton Adakai
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even if you're a beginner in the kitchen, you can make these shrimp.
Dillon Myers
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. The shrimp are crispy and the coconut coating is flavorful.
Samim Hasan
[email protected]These coconut shrimp were a hit at my party! They were easy to make and everyone loved them.