This recipe for coconut fried shrimp is mighty tasty and comes with a great dipping sauce (don’t be afraid to double the recipe for the dipping sauce).
Combine all ingredients in a small pot over low heat. Stir occasionally while you make the shrimp.
For the shrimp
Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
Whisk in the water and let set for 20 minutes.
In a shallow bowl or pie plate combine the coconut and bread crumbs.
Heat 2" of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 325 F.
Add shrimp to the batter mixture and coat well.
Working in batches, shake off excess batter then add shrimp to the coconut mixture, Press lightly on the coating to get it to adhere, covering all sides of the shrimp.
Lower shrimp into the oil and cook 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.