Coconut Shrimp

By leanndobbs

Prep/Total Time: 25 min

Ingredients

• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
• 1 egg, beaten
• 3/4 cup pineapple juice
• 1 package (14 ounces) flaked coconut
• 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• Sweet-and-sour sauce, plum sauce or Dijon mustard, optional

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

In a bowl, combine the flour, seasoning, egg and pineapple juice until smooth. Place coconut in a shallow bowl. Dip shrimp into batter, then coat with coconut.

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 1-1/2 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve with dipping sauce or mustard if desired.