Coconut Shrimp II Recipe

Coconut Shrimp II Recipe

  • 2 quarts vegetable oil for frying
  • 10 ounces orange marmalade
  • 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
  • 3 tablespoons prepared mustard
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon curry powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/3 cup beer
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces unsweetened flaked coconut
  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). In a small bowl, stir together marmalade, horseradish and mustard; set aside.
  2. Combine 3/4 cup flour, baking powder, paprika, curry powder, salt and cayenne. Stir in beer.
  3. Dredge shrimp in 1/4 cup flour, dip in beer batter and roll in coconut.
  4. Fry shrimp in hot oil until golden on both sides. Drain briefly and serve with reserved dipping sauce.