Coconut Shrimp I
Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Shrimp
These crispy shrimp are rolled in a coconut beer batter before frying. For dipping sauce, I use orange marmalade, mustard and horseradish mixed to taste.
Servings per recipe: 6
Calories per serving: 317
Preparation time: 10m
Total cooking time: 1h
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 oil for frying
Directions:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Nutrion facts:
| Total Fat | 19.3g | 30% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.0g | |
| Cholesterol | 67mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 241mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 169mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 26.3g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.9g | 11% |
| Protein | 8.4g | 17% |
| Sugars | 9g | |
| Vitamin A | 84IU | |
| Vitamin C | 0mg | |
| Calcium | 91mg | |
| Iron | 2mg | |
| Thiamin | 0mg | |
| Niacin | 4mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | |
| Magnesium | 28mg | |
| Folate | 36mcg |
