1 1/4 cups flour
1/4 tsp seafood seasoning
1 egg, beaten
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1 (14 oz) pkg flaked coconut
1 lb lg shrimp, peeled & deveined
oil, for deep-fat frying
sweet & sour sauce, plum sauce OR dijon mustard, optional

in a bowl, combine the flour, seafood seasoning, egg & pineapple juice until smooth. place coconut in a shallow bowl. dip shrimp into batter, then coat with coconut.

in an electric skillet or deep-fry fryer, heat oil to 375°. fry shrimp, a few at a time, for1 1/2 minutes or until golden brown, turning occasionally. drain on paper towels. serve with dipping sauce or mustard if desired.

makes about 1 1/2 dozen