Coconut Shrimp Beignets with Pepper Jelly Sauce
Coconut Shrimp Beignets with Pepper Jelly Sauce is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Fill a heavy, deep saucepan with at least 6 inches of oil.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionFill a heavy, deep saucepan with at least 6 inches of oil.
Heat the oil over medium-high heat until it registers 340°F on a deep-fry thermometer.
To make the sauce, combine the jelly, mustard, and vinegar; whisk until smooth and chill until needed (this can be made 1 day in advance).
To make the batter, in a large bowl, combine the flour, coconut, baking powder, salt, cayenne pepper, and green onions.
Whisk the ingredients together thoroughly and make a well in the center.
Slowly pour the beer into the well, whisking from the inside to the outside until the mixture has the consistency of pancake batter.
If it's not, thin it with a touch of water.
Line a plate with paper towels and have ready.
Fold the shrimp into the batter.
Using 2 tablespoons, carefully scoop one batter-coated shrimp into one spoon, and with the other spoon, push the mixture into the hot oil (be careful not to splash the oil).
For best results, fry no more than four beignets at a time.
Using a slotted spoon, turn the beignets to cook 1 minute per side, until puffy and light brown all over.
With a slotted spoon, remove the beignets from the oil and let drain on the prepared plate.
To serve, season with salt and accompany with the sauce.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.