FEATURED RECIPE

Crispy Coconut Shrimp

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FEATURED RECIPE

Crispy Coconut Shrimp

Coconut Shrimp
  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 20 min
  • Total Time: 30 min
  • Makes: 16 Sevings

Crispy Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients

  • 6 cupsSoybean oil (for deep frying)
  • 1⁄3 cupAll-purpose flour
  • 1⁄2 teaspoonSalt
  • 1⁄2 teaspoon Pepper
  • 2 Eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup Shredded sweetened coconut
  • 3⁄4 cups Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached (16 shrimp per lb.)

Instructions for Crispy Coconut Shrimp

Preheat soybean oil to 350° F in heavy frying pan or small deep fryer. 

Combine flour, salt and pepper in shallow bowl. Place eggs in second shallow bowl. Combine coconut and panko in the third shallow bowl. 

Roll shrimp in flour, dip in eggs, and then roll in coconut mixture, pressing gently to coat. Place on sheet pan. 

Fry in batches, 4 to 6 minutes per batch, turning as needed until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
Notes: For extra crispy shrimp dip twice in egg and coconut mixture before frying.