Coconut Beer Shrimp With Sweet Tangy Sauce Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Combine eggs, beer, 3 teaspoons Creole seasoning, flour and baking powder.
• 2. Blend well.
• 3. Dip the shrimp in beer batter and roll in coconut.
• 4. Fry in oil heated to 350 in deep fryer, wok or deep saucepan.
• 5. The oil should be at least 1-1/2" deep.
• 6. Drop shrimp in a few at a time and fry until golden brown.
• 7. Remove and drain on paper towel.
• 8. SAUCE - Blend together dipping sauce ingredients.

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.
• Hold shrimp by tail, and dredge in flour, shaking off excess flour. Dip in egg/beer batter; allow excess to drip off. Roll shrimp in coconut, and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep-fryer.
• Fry shrimp in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Steps:

• BAKE shrimp according to package directions.
• WHISK together the sauce ingredients in a medium saucepan and bring to a low simmer. Cook sauce until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
• PLACE one leaf onto each of four serving plates. Divide cooked shrimp onto plates and drizzle with the warm sauce. Serve any remaining sauce in ramekins. Garnish with a sprinkling of toasted coconut and slices of lime if desired.
• Recipe courtesy of Cheryl Perry, Recipe Contest Runner Up ® Shrimp Category.