Fried coconut shrimp

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    5 mins

  • Servings

    2

  • Calories

    240 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

Fried coconut shrimp

Deep-fried easy coconut shrimp

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Ingredients

Servings
  • cooking oil for deep frying
  • 12 Shrimp butterflied
  • 1/8 tsp. ground white pepper
  • 1/4 tsp. salt
  • 1/4 tsp. sugar

Coating

  • 1/4 cup cornstarch
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tbsp. coconut milk
  • 1/3 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/ cup breadcrumbs

Instructions

How to butterfly shrimp

  1. Peel and devein the shrimp, but keep the tail. Use a knife to cut the back and spilt the shrimp. Slightly flatten the meat gently.

Coating and Frying

  1. Marinate shrimp with salt, pepper and sugar. Set aside.
  2. In a small bowl, mix egg with coconut milk.
  3. Spread cornstarch, then mix breadcrumb and coconut well.
  4. Dip the shrimp in starch, egg and mixture of breadcrumb and coconut. Heat oil until hot. If you stick in one chopstick, fine bubble forms immediately (the temperature should be around 160 degree C). Place 5-6 shrimp in for each batch. Fry for 8-12 seconds or until golden brown. Transfer out and serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 240kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 173mg (58%) Sodium 557mg (23%) Potassium 136mg (3%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 120IU (2%) Vitamin C 1.5mg (2%) Calcium 64mg (6%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 240 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 240kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 557mg 23%
Potassium 136mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 120IU 2%
Vitamin C 1.5mg 2%
Calcium 64mg 6%
Iron 1.9mg 11%

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

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