EASY COCONUT SHRIMP

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Guests are always impressed when I serve these restaurant-quality shrimp. A selection of sauces served alongside adds the perfect touch. -Tacy Holliday Germantown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Oil for deep-fat frying
Optional: Apricot preserves, sweet-and-sour sauce, plum sauce or Dijon mustard

Steps:

In a bowl, combine the flour, seasoning, egg and pineapple juice until smooth. Place coconut in a shallow bowl. Dip shrimp into batter, then coat with coconut., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve with dipping sauce or mustard if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.