Beer Batter Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups beer
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cream of wheat (uncooked)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons ground paprika
- 2 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut, divided
- 1 lb uncooked shrimp, cleaned, peeled and deveined
- peanut oil (for frying)
- Optional
- Chinese duck sauce or other dipping sauce

Directions:
- Preheat oil in deep fryer or heavy sauce pan to 360°F.
- Combine beer,flour, Cream of Wheat, salt and paprika in a medium bowl, Stir in 1 cup coconut; mix well and let stand 5 minutes.
- Place remaining coconut in a shallow bowl.
- Place shrimp in batter and stir to coat. Remove shrimp individually and dip into coconut, covering evenly. Fry shrimp in batches 4 minutes or until golden brown. Remove with slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.