Coconut Shrimptastrophy Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Coconut Shrimptastrophy Recipe). This is a great crowd-pleaser at a birthday party or similar event. It usually takes about 10 batches in a 2-quart fryer to complete.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 5 mins

Additional: 5 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 40

Yield: 40 servings

Coconut Shrimptastrophy Recipe

Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour

divided

5 cups cold club soda

1 tablespoon baking powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1 tablespoon baking soda

1 teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon salt

2 quarts canola oil

8 pounds shrimp

peeled and deveined with tails attached

8 cups shredded unsweetened coconut

Shrimp and Grits for the Displaced Southerner

Appetizer and Snack

Directions

Step 1

Whisk 4 cups flour club soda 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon baking soda and salt together in a large bowl to form a slightly lumpy batter.

Step 2

Heat oil in a deep-fryer or large saucepan to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 3

Dust shrimp with remaining 2 cups flour. Dip shrimp into batter and place on a baking sheet to drain excess 5 minutes.

Step 4

Spread coconut out on a rimmed baking sheet. Roll battered shrimp in coconut.

Step 5

Fry shrimp in hot oil in small batches being careful not to crowd them until they float to the top and turn golden brown about 5 minutes. Drain on paper towels.

Nutritional Information

Coconut Shrimptastrophy Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:40

Calories: 300.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 18g 36%

Carbohydrates: 18.8g 6%

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 14%

Sugars: 1.4g

Fat: 17.4g 27%

Saturated Fat: 11.4g 57%

Cholesterol: 138.3mg 46%

Vitamin A Iu: 155.3IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 3.7mg 28%

Vitamin B6: 0.2mg 10%

Vitamin C: 1.8mg 3%

Folate: 38.5mcg 10%

Calcium: 63.3mg 6%

Iron: 3.7mg 21%

Magnesium: 45.4mg 16%

Potassium: 250.5mg 7%

Sodium: 364.4mg 15%

Thiamin: 0.2mg 18%

Calories From Fat: 156.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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