COCONUT SHRIMP BEIGNETS WITH PEPPER JELLY SAUCE

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Provided by Allison Vines-Rushing

Categories     Beer     Appetizer     Fry     Thanksgiving     Coconut     Shrimp     Deep-Fry     Kidney Friendly     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 20 to 25 beignets

Number Of Ingredients 13

Canola oil or other neutral vegetable oil, for deep frying
1 cup pepper jelly (we use Tabasco brand)
2 tablespoons Creole mustard or any country-style whole-grain mustard
2 tablespoons champagne vinegar (apple cider vinegar is a good substitute)
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 cup very thinly sliced green onions, white and green parts
1 (12-ounce) bottle of amber beer (we use Abita amber, but any amber will do)
Water (optional)
1 pound small shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Fill 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.

Lonnie Mcwalters
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These beignets were amazing! The coconut flavor was perfect, and the pepper jelly sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Fiaz bila
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I was really disappointed with these beignets. The batter was too thick and the beignets were more like fritters. The pepper jelly sauce was also too sweet for my taste.


Emran Ahmed Fahad
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These beignets were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought pepper jelly sauce, and it worked perfectly.


Midday ssekibulala Ssekibulala
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I'm not a big fan of coconut, but I thought these beignets were really good. The pepper jelly sauce helped to balance out the sweetness of the coconut.


Jimmie Castillo
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These beignets were amazing! The coconut flavor was perfect, and the pepper jelly sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.


Happy Danjuma
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I was really disappointed with these beignets. The batter was too thick and the beignets were more like fritters. The pepper jelly sauce was also too sweet for my taste.


Salman Mehboob
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These beignets were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought pepper jelly sauce, and it worked perfectly.


Akosah Edward
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I thought these beignets were really good. The pepper jelly sauce helped to balance out the sweetness of the coconut.


Martha Claypoole
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These beignets were delicious! The coconut flavor was subtle but still noticeable, and the pepper jelly sauce was the perfect complement. I would definitely make these again.


Chandra Branch
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Meh.


Marise Drury
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I was really excited to try these beignets, but I was disappointed with the results. The batter was too thick and the beignets were more like fritters. The pepper jelly sauce was also too sweet for my taste.


Ahzazshah ahzazshah
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These were so easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought pepper jelly sauce, and it worked perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


nwaebonyi tv
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I love the way these beignets are crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside. The coconut flavor is subtle but still noticeable, and the pepper jelly sauce is the perfect complement.


fb jamil
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These coconut shrimp beignets were a hit at my last party! The combination of sweet and savory flavors was perfect, and the pepper jelly sauce added a nice kick. I'll definitely be making these again.