Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs large raw shrimp
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon white pepper
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 cup ice water
  • oil (for deep frying)
  • 2 cups shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/4 cup Grey Poupon mustard
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 -4 drops hot sauce (like Tabasco, Texas Pete)

Method

  • Peel, devein & wash shrimp. Dry well on paper towels. Set aside.
  • In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients for batter.
  • Add 2 Tbsp oil & ice water.
  • Stir to blend.
  • To fry: heat oil to 350 in deep fryer or skillet.
  • Spread coconut on a flat pan a little at a time, adding more as needed.
  • Dip shrimp in batter,then roll in coconut.
  • Fry in hot oil until lightly browned.
  • Combine marmalade, grey poupon mustard, honey & hot sauce for dipping.