Beer Batter Fried Spicy Shrimp

• 1/2 - 1 cup vegetable oil, for frying
• 1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1 1/4 cups buttermilk baking mix
• 1/2 cup dark beer, more if necessary
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup tartar sauce
• toasted coconut, to garnish

1. Heat 1-1/2 inches oil in a heavy deep skillet over medium-high heat to 350u0b0F.
2. Lightly coat shrimp with 1/4 cup baking mix and crushed red pepper.
3. Combine 1 cup baking mix and remaining ingredients, except tartar sauce, in a bowl.
4. Beat with a hand beater until batter is smooth and thin. (If batter is too thick, stir in additional beer, 1 tablespoon at a time, until of desired consistency.).
5. Dip shrimp into batter, letting excess drip into bowl.
6. Place shrimp in hot oil and fry about 2 minutes on each side, until golden brown.
7. Sprinkle with coconut and serve hot with tartar sauce.

vegetable oil, shrimp, buttermilk baking, dark beer, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, red pepper, egg, tartar sauce, coconut

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/beer-batter-fried-spicy-shrimp-190795 (may not work)