Coconut fried shrimp

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsUnpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
¾cupPancake mix
¾cupBeer
Vegetable oil
¼cupAll-purpose flour
1cupFlaked coconut

Directions

Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact; devein, if desired. Combine pancake mix and beer in a small bowl; stir until smooth.

Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 350. Dredge shrimp in flour, shake off excess. Dip shrimp into batter, dredge in coconut. Fry, a few at a time, 45 seconds on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels.

Source: The Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. Cookbook typed by Judi Matthews, 7/95