Here we go:
1 lb peeled and deveined shrimp, uncooked and thawed
1/2 c apricot preserves
2 tsp. cider vinegar
3/4 tsp. pepper flakes
1/2 c. Bisquick
1 egg
1/4 c. Milk (plus an extra splash, if needed)
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper
2 c. Coconut
1 c. Panko breadcrumbs (I used lemon pepper flavored as I had that on hand. Use what you have)
1 cup oil
Mix preserves, pepper flakes, and vinegar and set aside.
Pat dry the shrimp. Heat the oil in a large skillet. Mix the coconut and breadcrumbs in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, mix egg, cayenne, Bisquick and milk, adding a little extra if necessary to make batter moveable (that's official speak.)
Dip shrimp in batter then in coconut mix and fry 3-4 mins, turning halfway through, until shrimp is cooked and coating is browned. Heat apricot sauce in microwave for a minute and serve over shrimp.
I kept the tails on the shrimp which made it easy to dip, coat, and turn. We ate ours with rice and smiles. This would make a lovely valentine dinner. Looks tough but is easy and delicious!