Coconut Beer Shrimp

• 1 tbsp. ground red pepper
• 1 tsp. salt (optional)
• 1-1/2 tsp. sweet paprika
• 1-1/2 tsp. black pepper
• 1-1/4 tsp. garlic powder
• 3/4 tsp. onion powder
• 3/4 tsp. thyme
• 3/4 tsp. oregano
• 1 lb. orange marmalade
• apricot jam (use an entire jar)
• 5 tbsp. brown mustard
• 5 tbsp. horseradish
• 2 eggs
• 1-3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 3/4 cup beer
• 1 tbsp. baking powder
• 2 lb. md. shrimp, peeled, with tails
• 3 cups unsweetened coconut, grated

1. Combine the seasoning mix together in a bowl.
2. Stir the dipping sauce ingredients together in a second bowl.
3. Have this ready at the table when the shrimp are done.
4. Mix together about 2 tsp.
5. of the seasoning mix, about 1-1/4 cups of flour, the beer and the baking powder; place this in a third bowl.
6. Combine the remaining flour with another 2 tsp.
7. of the seasoning mix.
8. Coat each shrimp with the remaining seasoning mix, then with the flour mixture, then with the batter, then with the coconut.
9. Deep-fry the shrimp for about 1 minute and drain on paper towels.

ground red pepper, salt, sweet paprika, black pepper, garlic, onion powder, thyme, oregano, orange marmalade, apricot, brown mustard, horseradish, eggs, flour, beer, baking powder, shrimp, unsweetened coconut

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/3770 (may not work)