Coconut Shrimp Beignets with Pepper Jelly Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Coconut Shrimp Beignets with Pepper Jelly Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One 10-ounce jar red pepper jelly; 1/4 cup Creole mustard or grainy mustard; 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar; Vegetable oil, for frying; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 scallions, thinly sliced; 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 1 tablespoon baking powder; 1 tablespoon sugar; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper; One 12-ounce bottle amber beer; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails left on

Servings: persons

One 10-ounce jar red pepper jelly
1/4 cup Creole mustard or grainy mustard
1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar
Vegetable oil, for frying
2 cups all-purpose flour
3 scallions, thinly sliced
1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 tablespoon sugar
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
One 12-ounce bottle amber beer
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, shelled and deveined, tails left on

1
In a bowl, whisk the pepper jelly with the mustard and vinegar until smooth.
2
In a large saucepan, heat 1 1/2 inches of vegetable oil to 350.
3
In a bowl, mix the flour with the scallions, coconut, baking powder, sugar, salt and pepper.
4
Whisk in the beer and egg to form a thick batter.
5
Working in batches, dip the shrimp in the batter (don't shake off the excess) and fry over moderate heat, turning once, until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes.
6
Using a slotted spoon, transfer the shrimp to paper towels to drain.
7
Serve with the pepper jelly sauce.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One 10-ounce jar red pepper jelly, 1/4 cup Creole mustard or grainy mustard, 1 tablespoon Champagne vinegar or white wine vinegar, Vegetable oil, for frying, and more.

Yes, Coconut Shrimp Beignets with Pepper Jelly Dipping Sauce 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.

Coconut Shrimp Beignets with Pepper Jelly Dipping Sauce

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