Caribbean Shrimp Recipe

Name: Caribbean Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg; 1 cup all-purpose flour; ½ cup beer, preferably Red Stripe; ½ tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon salt; ½ tablespoon fresh ground black pepper; ½ tablespoon red pepper (cayenne); ½ tablespoon paprika; 1 tablespoon garlic powder; ½ teaspoon dried leaf thyme; ½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves; 1 cup grated coconut (1-1/2); vegetable oil (for frying); 1 cup orange marmalade; ¼ cup dijon-style mustard; ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

Servings: persons

1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup beer, preferably Red Stripe
½ tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon fresh ground black pepper
½ tablespoon red pepper (cayenne)
½ tablespoon paprika
1 tablespoon garlic powder
½ teaspoon dried leaf thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1 cup grated coconut (1-1/2)
vegetable oil (for frying)
1 cup orange marmalade
¼ cup dijon-style mustard
⅛ teaspoon ground ginger

1
Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on.
2
In a bowl, combine egg with 3/4 cup of the flour, the beer and baking powder.
3
In another bowl, mix remaining flour with herbs and spices.
4
Holding tail, dip each shrimp first in batter, then in seasoned flour and shake off excess.
5
Sprinkle each shrimp liberally with grated coconut and set aside on a baking sheet.
6
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat.
7
Add shrimp 1 at a time.
8
Cook until golden brown on all sides, turning once.
9
Drain on paper towels.
10
Prepare a sauce by mixing marmalade, mustard and ginger in a small bowl.
11
Spoon sauce into 6 small bowls.
12
Place bowls on 6 appetizer plates.
13
Surround bowls with 4 shrimp per serving.

199

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup beer, preferably Red Stripe, ½ tablespoon baking powder, and more.

Yes, Caribbean Shrimp falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Caribbean Shrimp

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