Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound shelled and deveined Shrimp (frozen or fresh)
  • Coconut Oil (to fry shrimp)
  • 3 cups fresh Frozen Coconut
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Plain Flour
  • 1/2 cup Beer
  • 1 tablespoon Baking Powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground Cayenne Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Salt
  • 2 teaspoons Sweet Paprika
  • 2 teaspoons freshly ground Black Pepper
  • 2 teaspoons Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme

Instruction

  • Thaw shrimp, if frozen.
  • Place all seasoning ingredients into a small bowl. Mix well. Set aside.
  • Place eggs, flour, beer and baking powder into a blender. Blend well.
  • Pour batter into another bowl.
  • Place coconut into a third bowl.
  • Gripping shrimp by the tail, dip into the seasoning mix. Roll around to coat well and evenly.
  • Dip seasoned shrimp into batter. Cover well.
  • Move to coconut bowl and roll shrimp around in coconut to cover completely. Use you hand to cover any spots as needed.
  • Carefully lay shrimp out on a tray or platter.
  • Carefully cover coconut shrimp with plastic wrap.
  • Place into the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to chill.
  • when ready to cook, heat oil to 350°F in a deep fryer or large skillet.
  • Deep fry shrimp, a few at a time until golden brown.