Beer Batter Fried Spicy Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 - 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 1/4 cups buttermilk baking mix
1/2 cup dark beer, more if necessary
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1 egg
1/4 cup tartar sauce
toasted coconut, to garnish

Preparation

Heat 1-1/2 inches oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350\u00b0F.
Lightly coat shrimp with 1/4 cup baking mix and crushed red pepper.
Combine 1 cup baking mix and remaining ingredients, except tartar sauce, in a bowl.
Beat with a hand beater until batter is smooth and thin. (If batter is too thick, stir in additional beer, 1 tablespoon at a time, until of desired consistency.).
Dip shrimp into batter, letting excess drip into bowl.
Place shrimp in hot oil and fry about 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
Sprinkle with coconut and serve hot with tartar sauce.