Bubba Gump's Coconut Fried Shrimp

Yield: 4 appetizer servings

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
• 3/4 cup pancake mix
• 3/4 cup beer
• Vegetable oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup flaked coconut

Instructions

1. Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact; devein, if desired. Combine pancake mix and beer in a small bowl; stir until smooth.
2. Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 350 degrees F.
3. Dredge shrimp in flour; shake off excess. Dip shrimp into batter; dredge in coconut. Fry, a few at a time, 45 seconds on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels.