Deep-Fried Coconut Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 large egg
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2/3 cup beer (room temperature)
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 cups mound's brand sweetened coconut
25 medium uncooked fresh shrimp, with tails left on
2 1/2 cups vegetable oil (can use 3 cups)

Preparation

NOTE; the shrimp must be chilled for at least 5-24 hours (the longer chilling time the better it will be).
In a medium bowl whisk egg with 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder until well combined.
Prepare two separate bowls, place 1/3 cup flour in one bowl and the coconut in the other bowl.
Holding the shrimp by the tail dredge firstly in flour shaking off any excess flour, then dip in the beer batter allowing excess to drip off.
Roll the shrimp in coconut pressing down slightly with fingers to adhere the coconut to the shrimp.
Repeat with all remaining shrimp.
Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Refrigerate for a minimum of 5-24 hours.
Heat oil in a deep-fryer or in a large heavy pot to 350\u00b0F.
Fry the shrimp in batches turning once until golden brown.
Carefully using tongs remove to a brown paper bag or paper towels to drain.