Coconut Shrimp
 
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Now you can make Coconut Shrimp at home! This recipe for crispy coconut shrimp makes a delicious appetizer OR main dish!
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Recipe type: Main, Appetizer
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
  • 1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon pepper
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup shredded coconut, sweetened
  • vegetable or canola oil for frying
  • sweet chili sauce for dipping (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add enough oil to fill the skillet about ½" from the bottom. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Place 2 beaten eggs in a second shallow dish. In a third shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut.
  2. Dredge the shrimp in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, then coat in the panko/coconut mixture. Press the coconut onto the shrimp to get a nice, thick coating. Carefully drop the shrimp into the hot oil and fry 2-3 minutes on each side, until the shrimp is cooked through and the breading is golden brown and crispy. Transfer shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and serve immediately with sweet chili sauce for dipping, if desired.
Recipe by Love Grows Wild at https://lovegrowswild.com/2014/07/coconut-shrimp/