COCONUT SHRIMPTASTROPHY

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This is a great crowd-pleaser at a birthday party or similar event. It usually takes about 10 batches in a 2-quart fryer to complete.

Provided by Idlewire

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Seafood Shrimp

Time 30m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour, divided
5 cups cold club soda
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 tablespoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
2 quarts canola oil
8 pounds shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
8 cups shredded unsweetened coconut

Steps:

Whisk 4 cups flour, club soda, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl to form a slightly lumpy batter.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Dust shrimp with remaining 2 cups flour. Dip shrimp into batter and place on a baking sheet to drain excess, 5 minutes.
Spread coconut out on a rimmed baking sheet. Roll battered shrimp in coconut.
Fry shrimp in hot oil in small batches, being careful not to crowd them, until they float to the top and turn golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.3 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Cholesterol 138.3 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 18 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 364.4 mg, Sugar 1.4 g