Coconut Beer Batter Shrimp/Fish

Ingredients

• Seasoning Mix:
• 1 TBSP cayenne pepper
• 1 1/2 tsp paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1 1/4 tsp garlic powder
• 2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp onoin powder
• 1/2 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp oregano
• Flour Mixture:
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 1/2 tsp Seasoning Mix
• Batter:
• 2 eggs
• 2 tsp Seasoning mix
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup beer
• 1 TBSP baking powder
• 2 lbs med or large shrimp/ or 2lbs fish or chicken
• 3 cups grated coconut
• Sweet and Sour Sauce:
• 1 18 ounce jar orange marmalade
• 3-4 TBSP brown mustard
• 2-3 TBSP prepared horseradish

Directions

Combine all seasoning mix ingredients and mix well; set aside.

In a medium bowl combine 1/2 cup flour and 1 1/2 tsp seasoning mix; set aside.

In another bowl combine all batter ingredients. Mix well; set aside.

Peel and devein shrimp ( make sure fish or chicken is thinly filleted). Sprinkle both sides with remaining seasoning mix. Dredge each shrimp ( fish or chicken fillet) in flour mixture. Then dip into batter mixture. Allow excess batter to drip off.Coat generously with coconut. Set aside. In deep fryer, heat oil to 350 degress F. Drop one shrimp at a time into oil and fry until golden brown . Drain on paper towels. Serve warm with sweet and sour sauce.

Sauce: Combine all ingredients in a small bowl

Submitted 6/13/05.
Source: Creme de Colorado Cookbook
Submitted By: Cindy Fesgen
fesgen@pci.sys.net
Coconut Beer Batter Shrimp/Fish