Outback Steakhouse Coconut Shrimp

I got this from a friend many years ago. Although it takes some time to to make, we love it.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 4-6

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 lbs  large raw shrimp
• 1⁄2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1⁄2 cup cornstarch
• 1  tablespoon salt
• 1⁄2 tablespoon white pepper
• 2  tablespoons  vegetable oil
• 1  cup  ice water
•  oil (for deep frying)
• 2  cups  shredded coconut
• 1⁄2 cup orange marmalade
• 1⁄4 cup Grey Poupon mustard
• 1⁄4 cup honey
• 3 -4  drops  hot sauce (like Tabasco, Texas Pete)

Directions

1. Peel, devein & wash shrimp. Dry well on paper towels. Set aside.
2. In a bowl, mix all dry ingredients for batter.
3. Add 2 Tbsp oil & ice water.
4. Stir to blend.
5. To fry: heat oil to 350 in deep fryer or skillet.
6. Spread coconut on a flat pan a little at a time, adding more as needed.
7. Dip shrimp in batter,then roll in coconut.
8. Fry in hot oil until lightly browned.
9. Combine marmalade, grey poupon mustard, honey & hot sauce for dipping.