Best 2 Deep Fried Coconut Shrimp Recipes

DEEP-FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine eggs, cayenne and seasoning salt in shallow pan.
• Place flour in another shallow pan.
• Combine breadcrumbs and coconut in third pan.
• Dredge shrimp in flour, shaking off excess.
• Holding shrimp by tail, dip into eggs and then roll in breadcrumb mixture, coating thoroughly.
• Heat oil in deep-fryer.
• Add shrimp in batches (do not crowd) and fry until golden-brown, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Serve immediately with sauce.
• For Pineapple Plum Sauce: Combine pineapple and plum sauce in small bowl.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.

DEEP-FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• NOTE; the shrimp must be chilled for at least 5-24 hours (the longer chilling time the better it will be).
• In a medium bowl whisk egg with 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder until well combined.
• Prepare two separate bowls, place 1/3 cup flour in one bowl and the coconut in the other bowl.
• Holding the shrimp by the tail dredge firstly in flour shaking off any excess flour, then dip in the beer batter allowing excess to drip off.
• Roll the shrimp in coconut pressing down slightly with fingers to adhere the coconut to the shrimp.
• Repeat with all remaining shrimp.
• Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Refrigerate for a minimum of 5-24 hours.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or in a large heavy pot to 350°F.
• Fry the shrimp in batches turning once until golden brown.
• Carefully using tongs remove to a brown paper bag or paper towels to drain.