Beer Batter Coconut Shrimp

Dairy Free
Health score
5%
Beer Batter Coconut Shrimp
30 min.
4
535kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your cooking game and impress your guests, look no further than this delightful Beer Batter Coconut Shrimp! This dish offers a tantalizing combination of crispy, golden-brown shrimp encased in a light beer batter and rolled in sweetened coconut flakes. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a fabulous appetizer, this crowd-pleaser is sure to become a favorite at your dining table.

Not only is this recipe dairy-free, making it suitable for a wide range of dietary preferences, but it's also incredibly easy to prepare. The use of beer in the batter adds a unique flavor while ensuring a crispy coating that will have everyone reaching for seconds. It takes just 30 minutes to whip up this delicious dish, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the company of friends and family.

The crunchy texture of the coconut pairs perfectly with the succulent shrimp, creating a feast for both the eyes and the palate. Serve these delightful bites as a standalone dish, or pair them with your favorite dipping sauces for an extra burst of flavor. Whether you’re hosting a casual get-together or simply treating yourself to a special meal, Beer Batter Coconut Shrimp is a recipe that brings joy and satisfaction with every crunchy bite.

Ingredients

  • 0.7 cup beer 
  • large eggs 
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • pound shrimp deveined uncooked peeled
  • cups coconut or sweetened flaked
  • cup vegetable oil for frying

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • wire rack
  • hand mixer

Directions

  1. Beat flour, beer, egg, and salt in a bowl with an electric mixer on low until batter is smooth.
  2. Spread coconut flakes in a shallow dish.
  3. Dip shrimp into beer batter, shaking off excess, then press into coconut.
  4. Place shrimp onto a plate while breading the rest; do not stack.
  5. Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking, 3 to 4 minutes. Fry about a third of the shrimp in the hot oil until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes. Allow shrimp to drain on a wire rack set over paper towels. Repeat with remaining shrimp.

Nutrition Facts

Calories535kcal
Protein21.98%
Fat42.26%
Carbs35.76%

Properties

Glycemic Index
28.88
Glycemic Load
17.82
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
13.939999880998%

Flavonoids

Catechin
0.15mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.32mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.01mg
Gallocatechin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:535.08kcal
26.75%
Fat:24.87g
38.27%
Saturated Fat:13.44g
83.98%
Carbohydrates:47.35g
15.78%
Net Carbohydrates:42.3g
15.38%
Sugar:15.77g
17.52%
Cholesterol:229.07mg
76.36%
Sodium:566.7mg
24.64%
Alcohol:1.53g
100%
Alcohol %:0.66%
100%
Protein:29.11g
58.21%
Phosphorus:349.18mg
34.92%
Manganese:0.67mg
33.28%
Copper:0.63mg
31.25%
Selenium:21.51µg
30.73%
Fiber:5.05g
20.2%
Vitamin K:20.18µg
19.22%
Magnesium:72.11mg
18.03%
Vitamin B1:0.26mg
17.24%
Folate:66.7µg
16.67%
Iron:2.91mg
16.18%
Zinc:2.21mg
14.71%
Potassium:514.16mg
14.69%
Vitamin B2:0.23mg
13.39%
Vitamin B3:2.35mg
11.76%
Calcium:90.69mg
9.07%
Vitamin E:1.04mg
6.94%
Vitamin B5:0.4mg
4.04%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.29%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.99%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.67%
Vitamin A:67.5IU
1.35%
Source:Allrecipes