Deep-Fried Coconut Shrimp Recipe

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Deep-Fried Coconut Shrimp
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Directions:

  1. NOTE; the shrimp must be chilled for at least 5-24 hours (the longer chilling time the better it will be).
  2. In a medium bowl whisk egg with 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder until well combined.
  3. Prepare two separate bowls, place 1/3 cup flour in one bowl and the coconut in the other bowl.
  4. Holding the shrimp by the tail dredge firstly in flour shaking off any excess flour, then dip in the beer batter allowing excess to drip off.
  5. Roll the shrimp in coconut pressing down slightly with fingers to adhere the coconut to the shrimp.
  6. Repeat with all remaining shrimp.
  7. Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  8. Refrigerate for a minimum of 5-24 hours.
  9. Heat oil in a deep-fryer or in a large heavy pot to 350°F.
  10. Fry the shrimp in batches turning once until golden brown.
  11. Carefully using tongs remove to a brown paper bag or paper towels to drain.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 730.82 Kcal (3060 kJ)
Calories from fat 593.74 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 65.97g 101%
Cholesterol 36.04mg 12%
Sodium 505.25mg 21%
Potassium 110.75mg 2%
Total Carbs 33.34g 11%
Sugars 13.32g 53%
Dietary Fiber 3.29g 13%
Protein 6.9g 14%
Iron 0.6mg 3%
Calcium 41.5mg 4%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 389.86 Kcal (1632 kJ)
Calories from fat 316.73 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 35.19g 101%
Cholesterol 19.23mg 12%
Sodium 269.53mg 21%
Potassium 59.08mg 2%
Total Carbs 17.79g 11%
Sugars 7.11g 53%
Dietary Fiber 1.76g 13%
Protein 3.68g 14%
Iron 0.3mg 3%
Calcium 22.1mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 19.5
    Points
  • 21
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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