Beer Battered Coconut Shrimp Recipe: these coconut shrimp are sweet and moist on the inside, and crispy and coconut covered on the outside. The perfect appetizer.
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Coconut shrimp is such a favourite treat. We often order it at a restaurant, but it's a great recipe to make at home too. It was the perfect addition to our recent Moana movie night -see all the details here. We were inspired by the song in the film about coconuts to include it as part of our themed menu. And this old favorite was perfect.
What Kind of Shrimp Should I Use For This Coconut Shrimp Recipe?
For this recipe it's best to use raw shrimp that are peeled and deveined but have the tail still on. If you can find the shrimp peeled and deveined you'll save yourself a lot of time, by being able to skip these steps. You can use precooked shrimp, but you risk overcooking them during the frying process. The size of the shrimp doesn't matter too much, just adjust youre cooking time to less or more depending on their size. Look for the shrimp to turn pink and the coconut to turn golden brown to know they're done. Defrost frozen shrimp according to the directions on the package.
Do We Have To Chill Them Before Frying?
Chilling the shrimp after they've been battered helps the coconut to stick better while frying. It gives time for the coconut to absorb some of the moisture from the batter, and holds it together better, a bit like glue. This step ensures that you don't lose the coconut coating while you're cooking it.
If you don't have time to chill in the refrigerator, you can speed up the chilling time by using the freezer for about half the time. But do not skip this important step.
Why Three Steps To Coating The Coconut Shrimp?
We coated our shrimp first in flour, then in our egg and beer batter, and lastly in the coconut. All three steps are important and shouldn't be skipped. Start with flour, this enables the batter to stick better. Next add the batter, this acts as the glue that holds the coconut onto the shrimp.
Can I Make This Coconut Shrimp Recipe Ahead of Time?
Yes, prepare the shrimp with the flour, batter, and coconut, and extend the chilling time up to overnight in the fridge before frying. Serve the fried shrimp immediately after frying. If you want to make them even more in advance, freeze them individually on a parchment lined baking sheet, once they're frozen and won't stick together, you can store them in a ziplock bag in the freezer. You can fry them from frozen, just adjust the cooking time.
Serving Suggestion
We like to serve these beer battered coconut shrimp with a sweet chilli sauce for dipping. It's a sweeter sauce with a little heat which pairs perfectly with the fried shrimp. Any tangy sauce would be a great choice. Some people like it with tartar sauce or cocktail sauce for dipping.
We love this recipe! It's so delicious and easy to make. It's sure to be a crowd pleaser and these fly off the plate. This recipe is great for company. Be prepared for them to disappear quickly!
Recipe
Coconut Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
- ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 1 egg
- ⅔ cup beer
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoon baking powder
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 24 large shrimp
- peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Begin with adding salt and pepper to ¼ cup flour, and combine on a plate.
- Next to make the beer batter mixture combine egg, ½ cup of flour, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
- Place coconut on another plate or small bowl.
- Line up the flour first, then the beer batter, then the coconut. Dip shrimp first in the flour mixture, then in the batter, and finally roll shrimp in the coconut. After coating place shrimp on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
- Chill the coated shrimp in the fridge for 30 minutes, or the freezer for 15 minutes.
- Fry the chilled shrimp in small batches of oil heated to 350 degrees F in a deep fryer, or deep pot. Use metal tongs to turn the shrimp part way through. Remove the shrimp from the oil when the shrimp has turned pink, and the coconut coating is golden brown after 2-3 minutes
- Drain on paper towels. Seve immediately after frying, with Thai sweet chili sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce
Nutrition
With this beer battered coconut shrimp recipe, life really is a party!
More Appetizer Recipe Inspiration
You might also like our Honey Garlic Chicken Wing Recipe here.
Also try Guyanese Cheese Straws Recipe here.
You might also enjoy Homemade Breaded Onion Rings here.
This Beer Battered Coconut Shrimp recipe was part of our Mona Disney Princess Dinner and Movie Night -check out all the details about the whole party here.
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