Copycat Coconut Shrimp with Honey Mustard Dipping Sauce Servings: 4
1 1/2 large large raw shrimp 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 tbsp salt 1/2 tbsp white pepper 2 tbsp vegetable oil 1 cup ice water oil for deep frying 2 cups short shredded coconut
Marmalade: 1/2 cup orange marmalade 1/4 cup grey poupon country mustard 1/4 cup honey 3 to 4 drops tabasco sauce
Peel, devein and wash shrimp. Dry well on paper towels. Set aside.
In a bowl, mix together all dry ingredients for batter. Add 2 tablespoons oil and ice water. Stir to blend.
To fry: heat oil to 350 degrees in deep fryer or electric 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, about 4 minutes.
Bake at 300 degrees for 5 minutes to finish cooking of the shrimp.
Serve with sweet and sour sauce or the following sauce: Combine marmalade, Grey Poupon mustard, honey and Tabasco sauce to taste.
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