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Coconut Shrimp
Crunchy, oddly sweet, and somehow also very savory and satisfying, this coconut shrimp is a great appetizer.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Calories: 3001 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Asian
Ingredients
- 24 raw large shrimp (peeled and deveined with tails attached)
- 2 cups oil for frying
Flour Mixture
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Egg Mixture
- 3 large eggs (beaten)
Coconut Panko Mixture
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Marmalade Dipping Sauce
- 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup marmalade
Instructions
- Get out a baking sheet and set on the counter. Line with parchment paper.
- Get out three 3 medium bowls and place on your counter.
- Whisk together the flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper in one.
- Beat the eggs in the second bowl.
- Combine Panko and coconut in the third bowl.
- Dip the shrimp into the flour and shake off any excess.
- Dip into the egg mixture until coated.
- Dredge each shrimp through the coconut panko mix, turning to ensure that each shrimp is coated completely.
- Place each shrimp on the prepared parchment lined baking sheet. Repeat until all shrimp are done.
- Get out a large skillet and place an inch of oil in the bottom. Heat over medium-high heat until the oil is shimmering.
- Get out a large, clean baking sheet and line with paper towels.
- Fry the coconut shrimp in batches, leaving ample space between for turning and cooking.
- Turn the shrimp in the oil once the first side is dark golden brown ( but not burnt, watch carefully!) after about 2-3 minutes and then fry the other side until golden brown.
- Place the cooked coconut shrimp on the prepared baking sheet to drain. If desired, place the baking sheet in the oven at a low temperature to keep the shrimp warm.
- Combine the dipping sauce ingredients together and serve with hot shrimp.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
3001kcal
(150%)
Carbohydrates
310g
(103%)
Protein
220g
(440%)
Fat
94g
(145%)
Saturated Fat
63g
(315%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
6g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
2184mg
(728%)
Sodium
10537mg
(439%)
Potassium
2572mg
(73%)
Fiber
14g
(56%)
Sugar
154g
(308%)
Vitamin A
3137IU
(63%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
969mg
(97%)
Iron
15mg
(83%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 3001
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 3001kcal | 150% |
| Carbohydrates | 310g | 103% |
| Protein | 220g | 440% |
| Fat | 94g | 145% |
| Saturated Fat | 63g | 315% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6g | 35% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 2184mg | 728% |
| Sodium | 10537mg | 439% |
| Potassium | 2572mg | 55% |
| Fiber | 14g | 56% |
| Sugar | 154g | 308% |
| Vitamin A | 3137IU | 63% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 969mg | 97% |
| Iron | 15mg | 83% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.