Coconut Shrimp That'd Make Bubba Gump Proud

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It's nearly impossible to watch Forrest Gump</a> without getting a hankering for shrimp served every which way. Crisp, airy, and coconut-rich, this deep-fried shrimp recipe inspired by Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.</a> will satisfy cravings and would've made Bubba proud. Watch the video to see just how easy it is to make.

</i></a> Inspired by Bubba Gump Shrimp Company</a>

Bubba Gump's Dumb Luck Coconut Shrimp Ingredients

<b>For the shrimp</b>:

1/2 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

3/4 cup Bisquick

3/4 cup hefeweizen beer, such as Blue Moon

1/4 cup all-purpose flour

1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

1 cup shredded coconut

Oil, for frying

<b>For the sauce</b>:

1/4 cup orange marmalade

1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning, or to taste

Directions<ol>
<li>Make the shrimp: Rinse shrimp under cold water, and pat dry with a paper towel.
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<li>Add pancake mix and beer to a shallow bowl, and stir until smooth. In another shallow bowl, mix together the flour, seasoning salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Add the coconut to a third shallow bowl. Using the tail as a handle, dip the shrimp into the flour mixture, and shake off any excess. Then dip it into the batter and dredge it in coconut. Repeat with all of the shrimp.</li>
<li>Fry the shrimp in 350°F oil for 45 to 60 seconds on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet.</li>
<li>Make the dipping sauce: Mix together the orange marmalade and cajun seasoning, adding more cajun seasoning to taste, if desired. Serve with shrimp.</li>
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Information Category Main Dishes, Shellfish Cuisine Cajun/Creole Yield 1 to 2 servings Cook Time 20 minutes







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