Coconut Prawns
with Sweet & Tangy Sauce
About 12-oz to 1 pound package JUMBO prawns; peeled, wash & dried, deveined & butterflied
1 to 2 cups
Beer Batter
1 cup, (or so) sweetened shredded coconut
about 4 to 5 cups canola or peanut oil
In a heavy skillet, heat the oil over medium-high heat, to 270 to 275-degrees on a thermometer

Place the coconut in a shallow dish

Dip the prawns in the beer batter, coating thoroughly, letting any excesses, drip off

Place the beer battered prawns in the coconut and coat completely, pressing the coconut onto the prawns
(can be done 1 to 2 hours head, up to this point and refrigerated, do not leave over night)

Deep-Fry the prawns in batches in the heated oil until they become a bright pink & the coconut turns a golden brown, about 1 to 3 minutes, turning to cook completely, (do not over cook)
Note: Cook only 2 to 4 prawns at a time, so not to cool the oil off too much
Remove the prawns from the oil & drain on a paper towel

Serve the Coconut Prawns warm with S
weet & Tangy Sauce and a lemon or lime wedges on the side

Serve as an Appitizer or Entree
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