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Coconut Shrimp

Double-dipping will be the norm for delicious shrimp and a saucy apricot dip.
Prep Time: 30 min
Total Time: 30 min
Makes: 6 servings
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1lb uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp (31 to 35), thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1cup Original Bisquick® mix
1egg
3/4cup milk
1cup vegetable oil
2 1/2cups flaked coconut
1/2cup chili sauce
1/2cup apricot preserves
Serve with...
Layered Curry Pasta Salad Layered Curry Pasta Salad
Total Time: 30 min
1.Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix, egg and milk. Add shrimp; gently stir to coat well.
2.In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat to 375°F. In shallow dish, place half of the coconut (add remaining coconut after coating half of the shrimp). Cooking in batches, remove shrimp one at a time from batter and coat with coconut; place in oil in a single layer. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until coating is crispy and golden brown and shrimp are pink (cut 1 shrimp open to check doneness). Drain on paper towels.
3.In small bowl, mix chili sauce and apricot preserves. Serve shrimp with sauce for dipping.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Cook shrimp 4 to 5 minutes, turning every minute.
Make the Most of This Recipe
Serve-With
Serve shrimp on a bed of greens, and drizzle with your favorite vinaigrette for a great supper salad.
Variation
Serve these crispy shrimp as appetizers.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving: Calories 660 (Calories from Fat 390); Total Fat 43g (Saturated Fat 15g, Trans Fat 0g); Cholesterol 145mg; Sodium 830mg; Total Carbohydrate 51g (Dietary Fiber 3g, Sugars 30g); Protein 16Percent Daily Value*: Vitamin A 8%; Vitamin C 6%; Calcium 10%; Iron 20Exchanges: 1 1/2 Starch; 2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Medium-Fat Meat; 7 Fat Carbohydrate Choices: 3 1/2 
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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