Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 lbs raw jumbo shrimp
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon white pepper
• 2 teaspoons cooking oil
• 1 cup ice water
• oil (for frying)
• 2 cups coconut

Sauce

• 1/2 cup orange marmalade
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1/4 cup honey
• 3 drops Tabasco sauce

Directions

1. 1

   Peel and devein the shrimp; dry on paper towels.

2. 2

   Mix the flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.

3. 3

   Add oil and the ice water to the dry ingredients; stir to blend.

4. 4

   Heat the oil to 350 degrees in an electric skillet.

5. 5

   Dip the shrimp in the batter, then roll each shrimp in the coconut.

6. 6

   Fry shrimp for about 4 minutes, or until lightly browned.

7. 7

   Do not overcook!

8. 8

   Place the shrimp in a shallow baking dish and bake at 300 degrees for 5-7 minutes to complete cooking.

9. 9

   Combine the marmalade, Dijon mustard, honey and Tabasco to make the sauce and serve with the shrimp.