Instructions: Combine the seasoning mix together in a bowl. Stir the dipping sauce ingredients together in a second bowl. Have this ready at the table when the shrimp are done.

Mix together about 2 t of the seasoning mix, about 1 1/4 cups of flour, the beer and the baking powder, and place this in a third bowl.

Combine the remaining flour with another 2 t of the seasoning mix.

Coat each shrimp with the remaining seasoning mix, then in the flour mixture, then in the batter, then in the coconut. Deep-fry the shrimp for about 1 minute and drain on paper towels.

NOTES:
* Shrimp in coconut beer batter with dipping sauce -

Paul Prudhommes "Louisiana Kitchen." A nice appetizer, though very caloric.

* Dont put too much batter on or it will overwhelm the poor shrimp. The dipping sauce is great for other things as well.

Difficulty: easy if you can deep-fry.

Time: 15 minutes preparation, 15 minutes cooking.

Precision: Measure batter, improvise with spices and dipping sauce.

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