Coconut Fried Shrimp Recipe

1      Reviews by:    Beverlee Williams   Coconut Fried Shrimp Recipe marries the sweet taste of shrimp with all-purpose flour, milk, baking powder, curry and shredded coconut then fries the shrimp to a delicious golden brown. Food Category:    Seafood Cuisine Origin:    Southern    Servings: 4 Calories: 807 per serving Print Preview Rate This Recipe Prep Time:   20 Minutes Cook Time:   2 Minutes Total Time:   22 Minutes

INGREDIENTS

• 2 pounds peeled, deveined large shrimp, fresh or frozen (tail section may be left on)
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 cups milk
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon curry
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups shredded coconut
• Vegetable oil for deep-frying
• Sweet and Sour Sauce (search recipes)

DIRECTIONS

• Thaw shrimp if frozen. Measure 1/2 cup of flour and set aside.
• In a 1-quart mixing bowl, combine the remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, milk, baking powder, curry and salt. Place reserved flour and coconut in two separate shallow pans.
• Dredge shrimp in flour, dip in batter, then roll in coconut. Fry in hot oil at 350 degrees, until coconut is golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper before transferring to warming tray. Serve hot with Sweet and Sour Sauce.

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