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Coconut Shrimp

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By Diana Rattray, About.com

Tasty coconut shrimp.

Ingredients:

  • 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled, devein, leaving tail on
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup ice water
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2/3 cup grated coconut
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

Preparation:

Shell and devein shrimp, leaving tail intact; dry well. Combine flour, sugar, salt, egg, ice water, and vegetable oil; beat until smooth. Mix together coconut and curry powder. Dip shrimp into batter then into coconut mixture. Fry coconut shrimp in hot fat, about 370° until golden. Coconut shrimp serves 4 to 6.

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Best Ever!!!February 05, 2008By showerpuppies
"I made this recipe for dinner last night and my husband was absolutely AMAZED!! He told me this was the best thing I have ever cooked for him EVER. (my husband never praises my cooking this way, trust me!!) Thanks for this!! I will be making this for years to come!!!"

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