Coconut Beer Batter Shrimp

== Ingredients ==
* 2 eggs
* 1¾ cup all-purpose flour
* ¾ cup beer (6 oz)
* 1 tbsp baking powder
* 4 dozen medium shrimp, peeled and deveined (leave tails on)
* 3 cup grated coconut, about 6 oz
* vegetable oil for deep frying
=== Seasoning mix ===
* 1 tbsp cayenne pepper
* 2¼ tsp salt
* 1½ tsp sweet paprika
* 1½ tsp black pepper
* 1¼ tsp garlic powder
* ¾ tsp onion powder
* ¾ tsp dried thyme
* ¾ tsp dried oregano 
== Directions ==
# Thoroughly combine the ingredients for the seasoning mix in a small bowl and set aside.
# Mix 1¼ cups of the flour, 2 tsp of the seasoning mix, baking powder, eggs, and beer together in a bowl, breaking up all lumps until it is smooth.
# Combine the remaining flour with 1½ tsp of the seasoning mix and set aside.
# Place the coconut in a separate bowl.
# Sprinkle both sides of the shrimps with the remaining seasoning mix.
# Then hold shrimp by the tail, dredge in the flour mixture, shake off excess, dip each in batter and allow excess to drip off.
# Coat each shrimp with the coconut and place the shrimp on a baking sheet.
# Heat deep fryer to 350°F.
# Drop each shrimp into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, about ½ to 1 minute on each side.
# Do not crowd the fryer! drain on paper towels and serve immediately, as is, or with a dipping sauce or fruit preserve.
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Category:Coconut Recipes
Category:Egg Recipes
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Category:Shrimp Recipes