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Caribbean Shrimp

Here's how you make Caribbean Shrimp
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  • Servings: 6
  • Prep: 20m
  • Cook: 20m
    • The following recipe serves 6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 1 pound medium shrimp (24)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup beer (preferably Red Stripe)
  • 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/2 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tablespoon red pepper (cayenne)
  • 1/2 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried leaf oregano
  • 1 cup grated coconut (1-1/2)
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 1 cup orange marmalade
  • 1/4 cup dijon mustard
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on.

  • Step 2: In a bowl, combine egg with 3/4 cup of the flour, the beer and baking powder.

  • Step 3: In another bowl, mix remaining flour with herbs and spices.

  • Step 4: Holding tail, dip each shrimp first in batter, then in seasoned flour and shake off excess.

  • Step 5: Sprinkle each shrimp liberally with grated coconut and set aside on a baking sheet.

  • Step 6: Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat. Add shrimp 1 at a time.

  • Step 7: Cook until golden brown on all sides, turning once. Drain on paper towels.

  • Step 8: Prepare a sauce by mixing marma­lade, mustard and ginger in a small bowl.

  • Step 9: Spoon sauce into 6 small bowls.

  • Step 10: Place bowls on 6 appetizer plates.

  • Step 11: Surround bowls with 4 shrimp per serving.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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