Easy Coconut Shrimp With A Kick Food

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH 2-INGREDIENT DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Set up 3 shallow bowls. In the first, stir together 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp salt. In the second, beat 2 eggs with a fork. In the third, combine 1 1/2 cups coconut flakes and 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs.
• Dredge shrimp in flour, then dip in beaten egg and finally dip in crumb mixture using your hands to press the coconut crumb mixture onto your shrimp. Transfer to a platter and repeat with remaining shrimp. Once all shrimp are breaded, either sauté right away or refrigerate for later.
• To sautee: place a large pan over medium heat and add enough oil to generously cover the bottom (1/4" deep). Once oil is hot (350˚F), add shrimp and sauté 2 minutes per side until golden brown and shrimp is pink and cooked through. Cook in batches and don't overcrowd the pan.
• Stir together 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce with 1/4 cup apricot preserves. Serve shrimp with dipping sauce and squeeze fresh lime juice over finished shrimp before serving if desired.

EASY COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Start with 3 medium bowls. Combine flour, 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, then the eggs, and then dredge the shrimp into the coconut mixture, pressing gently to adhere. You want a lot of coconut on each shrimp. Set the coated shrimp aside on a plate as you coat the remaining shrimp.
• Add enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the coconut shrimp in batches such as 7-8 shrimp at a time- do not crowd them in the pan. Flip after 2 minutes and fry the other side for 2 minutes or until golden brown. We prefer ours a little darker, so I fry each side for about 2:30-3 minutes.
• Place the finished coconut shrimp on a plate lined with a paper towel as you fry the rest. Sprinkle with finely chopped cilantro. Mix dipping sauce ingredients together and serve with shrimp.
• Cover and store leftover shrimp in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH A KICK - BAKED OR FRIED

Steps:

• Combine cornstarch, salt and cayenne in a shallow dish.
• Beat egg whites in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
• Place coconut in a zipper bag or on a plate.
• Make a slit down inner curve of shrimp and press lightly to flatten shrimp.
• Coat shrimp with cornstarch mixture.
• Holding each shrimp by the tail dip in egg mixture.
• Coat shrimp with coconut.
• To FRY: in hot oil (375°F) fry shrimp a few at a time for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side- or until golden brown- don't overcook! Drain on paper towels or a clean brown paper bag.
• To BAKE: in a 450°F oven bake shrimp on a lightly oiled baking sheet for 12-14 minutes or until brown turning once.

QUICK COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Starting with the tail, make a slit down the inner curve of each shrimp; press lightly to flatten. In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour, egg whites and coconut. Coat the shrimp with flour; dip into egg whites, then coat with the coconut., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., In a small bowl, combine preserves and pina colada mix. Serve with shrimp.

EASY COCONUT SHRIMP WITH A KICK

Steps:

• Combine cornstarch, salt and cayenne in a shallow dish. Beat egg whites in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Place coconut in a zipper bag or on a plate.
• Make a slit down inner curve of shrimp and press lightly to flatten shrimp. Coat shrimp with cornstarch mixture. Holding each shrimp by the tail dip in egg mixture. Coat shrimp with coconut.
• To PAN FRY: Lightly coat pan with oil. Keep on medium heat. Fry about 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side.
• To BAKE: in a 450 degree oven bake shrimp on a lightly oiled baking sheet for 12-14 minutes or until brown turning once.