Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lb large raw shrimp
- 1/2 c all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c cornstarch
- 1 T salt
- 1/2 T white pepper
- 2 T vegetable oil
- 1 c ice water
- oil for deep frying
- 2 c short shredded coconut
- 1/2 c orange marmalade
- 1/4 c Grey Poupon country mustard
- 1/4 c honey
- 3-4 drops Tabasco sauce
Directions
Peel, devein & wash shrimp. Dry well on paper towels. Set aside.
In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients for batter. Add 2T oil & ice water.
Stir to blend. To fry: heat oil to 350 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 5 minutes to finish cooking of the shrimp.
Serve with sweet & sour sauce or the following sauce: Combine
marmalade, Grey Poupon mustard, honey & Tabasco sauce to taste.