COCONUT SHRIMP
Jumbo shrimp is big on flavor when field editor Marie Hattrup from the Dalles, Oregon gives it a tropical twist. Coconut offers subtle sweetness, and the fruity salsa is delightful as a dip.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield 1-1/2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Make a slit down inner curve of each shrimp, starting with the tail; press lightly to flatten. In a shallow dish, combine the cornstarch, salt and cayenne; set aside. In a bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Place the coconut in another shallow dish. Coat shrimp with cornstarch mixture; dip into egg whites, then coat with 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 bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Serve with shrimp and, if desired, lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 505 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 552mg cholesterol, Sodium 677mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 75g protein.
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Ali Ghoggali
[email protected]These coconut shrimp were delicious! The coating was crispy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I served them with the dipping sauce and it was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
Arsh Zafar
[email protected]I made these coconut shrimp for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again.
Ana Carrillo
[email protected]These coconut shrimp were so easy to make and they turned out amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the coconut coating was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
dennis madore
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The shrimp are so tender and juicy, and the coconut coating is perfectly crispy. I love serving it with the dipping sauce, but it's also great on its own.
Bruce Donaldson Jr
[email protected]These coconut shrimp were delicious! The coating was crispy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I served them with the dipping sauce and it was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
afghan armans
[email protected]I made these coconut shrimp for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again.
Poros Moni
[email protected]These coconut shrimp were so easy to make and they turned out amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the coconut coating was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Samuel Armas
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The shrimp are so tender and juicy, and the coconut coating is perfectly crispy. I love serving it with the dipping sauce, but it's also great on its own.
Kudzi Kuu
[email protected]These coconut shrimp were delicious! The coating was crispy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I served them with the dipping sauce and it was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
Puspa Rawat
[email protected]I made these coconut shrimp for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again.
Kasoma Ismail
[email protected]These coconut shrimp were so easy to make and they turned out amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the coconut coating was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Abdullah Aitani
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The shrimp are so tender and juicy, and the coconut coating is perfectly crispy. I love serving it with the dipping sauce, but it's also great on its own.
Januka Poudel
[email protected]These coconut shrimp were delicious! The coating was crispy and flavorful, and the shrimp were cooked perfectly. I served them with the dipping sauce and it was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making these again.
Capo hella cool
[email protected]I made these coconut shrimp for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making them again.
Tim Forbess
[email protected]These coconut shrimp were so easy to make and they turned out amazing! I followed the recipe exactly and they were perfect. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the coconut coating was crispy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.
Qasid ronaldo K
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit! The shrimp are so tender and juicy, and the coconut coating is perfectly crispy. I love serving it with the dipping sauce, but it's also great on its own.
Waleed amin Waleed amin
[email protected]This was absolutely delicious! I made it for my family and they loved it. The coconut shrimp were crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.