INGREDIENTS
1 egg
1/2 cup flour
2/3 cup beer
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 cup flour
2 cups coconut
24 shrimp
3 cups oil for frying
DIRECTIONS
In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder.
Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.
Hold shrimp by tail, and dredge in flour, shaking off excess flour.
Dip in egg/beer batter, allow excess to drip off.
Roll shrimp in coconut; place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper.
Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Heat oil to 350 degrees in a deep fryer.
Fry shrimp in batches; cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown.
Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain.
Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Serves 4.