Crispy Coconut Shrimp

Name: Crispy Coconut Shrimp
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 Tbsp baking powder; 1 teaspoons cayenne pepper; 198 grams sweetenedflaked coconut; 177 milliliters cornstarch; 177 milliliters all-purpose flour; 237 milliliters cocktail sauce, for serving; 1 teaspoons kosher salt; 454 grams 32 large shrimp (about , peeled up to the tail and deveined; 2 teaspoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying

Crispy Coconut Shrimp might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 297 calories, 14g of protein, and 10g of fat each. This recipe covers 11% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and pescatarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 35 minutes. A mixture of baking powder, flour, vegetable oil, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so tasty. To use up the cornstarch you could follow this main course with the Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding as a dessert.

Instructions

In a large bowl, whisk together flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt and cayenne.

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Corn Starch

Ground Cayenne Pepper

All Purpose Flour

Salt

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Whisk

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Whisk in 13 Tbsp. cool water and oil until blended, thick and foamy. Set batter aside.

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Water

Cooking Oil

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Whisk

Pour oil to about 1 1/2 inches deep in a large, deep skillet.

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Cooking Oil

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Frying Pan

Heat oil to 375F. Meanwhile, break up any lumps of coconut and spread out on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Dip shrimp, one at a time, into batter to coat completely; shake off excess and place on top of coconut.

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Coconut

Shrimp

Dip

Cooking Oil

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Roll each shrimp in coconut to coat; shake off excess and transfer to a wire rack.

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Coconut

Shrimp

Shake

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Slip shrimp into hot oil, 6 to 8 at a time, and cook for about 1 minute, or until golden brown and crisp; regulate heat to keep temperature at 375F.

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Shrimp

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Transfer shrimp with a mesh skimmer, slotted spoon or tongs to a paper towel-lined baking sheet to drain. Repeat with remaining shrimp, keeping oil as clear as possible by scooping out debris with skimmer or a small strainer.

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Shrimp

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Transfer shrimp to a serving platter and serve hot with cocktail sauce on the side.

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Cocktail Sauce

Shrimp

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Servings:

1Tbsp

baking powder 1teaspoons

cayenne pepper 198grams

sweetenedflaked coconut 177milliliters

cornstarch 177milliliters

all-purpose flour 237milliliters

cocktail sauce, for serving 1teaspoons

kosher salt 454grams

32 large shrimp (about , peeled up to the tail and deveined 2teaspoons

vegetable oil, plus more for frying

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp on the menu? Try pairing with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Santi Sortesele Pinot Grigio with a 4.4 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 17 dollars per bottle.