COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP

1 pound unpeeled medium size fresh shrimp

¾ cup biscuit mix

1 tblsp sugar

¾ cup beer

¾ cup all purpose flour

2 ½ cups flaked coconut

Vegetable oil

Peel shrimp, leaving the tails intact; devein, if desired, and set shrimp aside.

Combine biscuit mix, sugar and beer, stirring until smooth; set aside.

Coat shrimp with flour; dip into beer mixture, allowing excess coating to drain.  Gently roll coated shrimp in flaked coconut.

Pour oil to depth of 3 ins in a large saucepan; heat to 350°.  Cook shrimp, a few at a time, 1-2 mins until golden; drain on paper towels, and serve immediately.