Shelly's Recipe

COCONUT SHRIMP

Category: Fish and Seafood

2 lbs large shrimp, shelled, deveined, leaving tails on
1 cup flour
1/2 tsp sugar and salt
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 cup ice water
2 tbsp vegetable oil
2/3 cup grated coconut
1 1/2 tsp curry powder

Shell and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact; dry well. Combine flour and next 4 ingredients in a bowl, beating until smooth. Mix together coconut and curry powder. Dip shrimp into batter and then into coconut mixture. Fry in hot fat, about 370 degrees or until golden. Serves 4-6