Slam Dunk Butterflied Coconut Shrimp Food

NEELY'S JUMBO COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Butterfly shrimp and set aside.
• In medium bowl mix together panko and coconut. In another medium bowl beat eggs and dash of salt and pepper. In a third bowl mix flour, onion and garlic powder together. Dredge shrimp in flour, then eggs, then the bread crumbs.
• Place in preheated deep-fryer and fry, in batches, until crisp and golden brown; 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined sheet tray. Serve hot with Zesty Dipping Sauce on the side.
• Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.

NEELY'S JUMBO COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Butterfly shrimp and set aside.
• In a medium bowl mix together panko and coconut. In another medium bowl beat eggs and dash of salt and pepper. In a third bowl mix flour, onion and garlic powder together. Dredge shrimp in flour, then eggs, then the bread crumbs.
• Place in preheated deep-fryer and fry, in batches, until crisp and golden brown; 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lines sheet tray. Serve with Zesty Dipping Sauce on the side.

COCONUT JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein the shrimp; dry on paper towels.
• Mix the flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
• Add oil and the ice water to the dry ingredients; stir to blend.
• Heat the oil to 350 degrees in an electric skillet.
• Dip the shrimp in the batter, then roll each shrimp in the coconut.
• Fry shrimp for about 4 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Do not overcook!
• Place the shrimp in a shallow baking dish and bake at 300 degrees for 5-7 minutes to complete cooking.
• Combine the marmalade, Dijon mustard, honey and Tabasco to make the sauce and serve with the shrimp.

COCONUT-CRUSTED FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Using small sharp knife and starting at top of inward curve just below tail, butterfly shrimp, cutting each more than halfway through toward outward curve (do not cut shrimp in two). Open each shrimp (as for book) and press slightly to flatten. Mix cornstarch, salt and cayenne in medium bowl. Place coconut in pie dish. Beat egg whites in another medium bowl until frothy. Dredge shrimp in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess. Dip shrimp into egg whites, then press shrimp into coconut; turn shrimp over and press into coconut again to coat both sides.
• Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 2 inches; heat to 350°F. Working in batches, add shrimp to hot oil; deep-fry until cooked through, about 1 minute. Using tongs or slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain. Arrange shrimp on platter. Serve with Pineapple-Apricot Salsa for dipping.