Coconut-Beer Shrimp

Crabbycakes's Note:

Treat yourself once in a while with this great appetizer. Soooo good

• Total Time: 15 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 8 appetiz ...

• 1 lb medium raw shrimp
• 2 ¼ teaspoons red peppers
• 1 ¼ teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper
• ¾ teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ½ teaspoon ground thyme
• ½ teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon ground oregano
• ¾ cup flour , plus
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 6 tablespoons beer
• 1 egg , beaten
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 (7 ounce) package flaked coconut (unsweetened)
• vegetable oil

Spicy Orange Dip

• 1 (10 ounce) jar orange marmalade
• 3 tablespoons prepared horseradish
• 3 tablespoons prepared brown mustard (or I like Dijon too)
• ½ teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind

Directions:

1. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on; rinse well, and set aside.
2. Combine seasonings in a small bowl,mixing well; set aside.
3. Combine flour, beer, egg, and baking powder in a medium bowl; mix well.
4. Dip shrimp into seasoning mixture; shake off excess mixture.
5. Dip seasoned shrimp into beer batter; dredge batter coated shrimp in coconut.
6. Fry shrimp, 5 or 6 at a time, in deep, hot oil (350F) about 45 seconds on each side or until shrimp are golden brown.
7. Drain shrimp on paper towels, and serve immediately with Spicy Orange Dip.
8. For Dip: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl; mix well.
9. Makes 1 1/4 cups.