Coconut Shrimp

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • FREEZE

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    4 - 6

  • Calories

    396 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer, Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

Coconut Shrimp

Coconut Shrimp with a guaranteed crunch in every bite. Super crispy on the outside, succulent on the inside, always a crowd pleaser!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 pound jumbo shrimp peeled and deveined, tails intact
  • 1 pinch salt
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour plain flour

BATTER:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour plain flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup beer substitute with mineral water or soda water - you may need a little extra

COATING:

  • 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
  • 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
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Instructions

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. OPTIONAL: To butterfly shrimp, insert a knife about three-quarters of the way into the shrimp at the top. Cut a slit down the centre of the shrimp's back to the tail. Use your fingertip to open the flesh of the shrimp slightly. They don't need to be flat. Season with salt and pepper, set aside.
  3. In one shallow bowl, add ½ cup flour for dredging. In another shallow bowl, whisk the batter ingredients together until combined. The batter should resemble pancake consistency. If too thick, add a little extra beer or mineral water, whisking between each addition. In the third bowl, mix together the shredded coconut and bread crumbs.
  4. Dredge in the flour (shake off excess), dip in the batter (shake off excess) and coat in the breadcrumb/coconut mixture. Lightly press the coconut onto the shrimp.
  5. Place onto prepared baking sheet and repeat with remaining shrimp. Arrange shrimp in a single layer and freeze until firm (about 30-45 minutes).
  6. In a dutch oven or deep skillet, heat vegetable oil (about 2-3 inches deep in the pot) until nice and hot. 
  7. Fry the FROZEN shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Drain them on a paper towel lined plate.
  8. Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce.

Notes

  • Frying frozen shrimp ensures they do not overcook, while giving the crumb time to develop into that delicious golden colour. The coating adheres better and doesn't fall apart.
  • If you don't have time to freeze them, you can still go ahead and fry them up as soon as you've finished breading them. Just keep in mind the crumb may begin to fall apart after a minute of cooking.
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Nutrition Information

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Calories 396kcal (20%) Carbohydrates 48g (16%) Protein 23g (46%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 184mg (61%) Sodium 944mg (39%) Potassium 295mg (8%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 11g (22%) Vitamin A 264IU (5%) Vitamin C 0.2mg (0%) Calcium 163mg (16%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4- 6

Amount Per Serving

Calories 396 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 396kcal 20%
Carbohydrates 48g 16%
Protein 23g 46%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 1g 5%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 184mg 61%
Sodium 944mg 39%
Potassium 295mg 6%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 11g 22%
Vitamin A 264IU 5%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 0%
Calcium 163mg 16%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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