SKILLET COCONUT SHRIMP WITH APRICOT SAUCE

Skillet Coconut Shrimp with Apricot Sauce image

Bisquick® mix creates a crisp coating for these delicious golden shrimp. They're a great appetizer or 30-minute entrée.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup apricot preserves
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp, thawed if frozen, peeled (tail shells removed), deveined
1/2 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 tablespoons milk
1 egg
2 cups flaked coconut
About 1 1/3 cups vegetable oil

Steps:

In small bowl, mix preserves, vinegar and pepper flakes; set aside.
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In shallow dish, mix Bisquick mix, red pepper, milk and egg with fork until well blended. In another shallow dish, place coconut.
In 12-inch skillet, heat 1/4 inch oil over medium heat. Working with half of the shrimp at a time, dip each shrimp into egg mixture, shaking off excess batter; lightly toss in coconut. Place in hot oil in single layer; cook 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until coating is crisp and golden brown, and shrimp are pink. Serve with apricot sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 680, Carbohydrate 58 g, Cholesterol 215 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 18 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 510 mg, Sugar 36 g, TransFat 1/2 g