Beer Battered Coconut Shrimp

By MichelleF

Robin Miller, Food Network

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• 2/3 cup beer
• 1-1/2 tsp baking powder
• 3/4 cup flour, divided
• 2 cups flaked coconut
• 1 lb. (24-30 ct.) large shrimp, peeled & deveined
• 3 TB or more canola oil

Preparation

Step 1

In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, beer, baking powder, & 1/2 cup flour. Place remaining 1/4 cup flour in a shallow dish. Place coconut in a separate shallow dish. Dredge shrimp in flour, shaking off excess. Coat shrimp in beer mixture. Roll shrimp in coconut until all sides are coated. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in batches, cooking 2 minutes per side. Serve with rice pilaf or fried rice.