COCONUT SHRIMP WITH PEANUT SAUCE

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Provided by Alton Brown

Categories     appetizer

Time 40m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 19

24 large (15 to 20 count) shrimp, peeled, deviened, and butterflied
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground white pepper
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
4 egg whites
2 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut, or 2 1/2 cups shredded fresh coconut
Canola or peanut oil, for frying
Peanut Sauce, recipe follows
1/4 cup chicken stock
3 ounces unsweetened coconut milk
1 ounce lime juice
1 ounce soy sauce
1 tablespoon fish sauce or 2 to 3 anchovies, ground
1 tablespoon hot sauce
2 tablespoons chopped garlic
1 tablespoon chopped ginger
1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup chopped cilantro

Steps:

  • Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel. In a small bowl combine cornstarch, salt, pepper, and cayenne. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy. In another bowl, place the coconut. Coat the shrimp with the cornstarch and shake off any excess. Dip into the egg white and then press into the coconut to get full coverage. Try to keep 1 hand dry, this will keep things a little cleaner.
  • In a large pan, heat the oil to 350 degrees F and gently submerge the shrimp, 6 at a time. Fry for about 3 minutes or until golden brown. Remove them to a rack to drain. Serve with Peanut Sauce.
  • In a food processor, puree the chicken stock, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, chopped garlic, and ginger. Add the peanut butter and pulse to combine. Fold in the cilantro and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • Bring sauce to room temperature and serve with coconut shrimp.

Paschal Onuoha
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Sidra Noor
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


Stuart Brothwell
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still good.


Keenmer Carenea
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this dish. The peanut sauce was the perfect complement to the shrimp.


CUBIC
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The shrimp and sauce were both delicious.


Tiara Thomas
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The coconut shrimp were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the peanut sauce was delicious.


Rejee Rejeevan
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This dish was easy to make and it turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Khobiab Shah
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I'm not a fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the peanut sauce was delicious.


Ronald Smith
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it all up.


SABELO TEBOGO
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This dish was a bit bland for my taste, but it was still good.


Manzoor baloch
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the peanut sauce was amazing.


Shamir Hines
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I really enjoyed this dish. The peanut sauce was the perfect complement to the shrimp.


Ann Kind
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This dish was a bit time-consuming to make, but it was worth it. The shrimp and sauce were both delicious.


riaz amran
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I used panko breadcrumbs instead of regular breadcrumbs and it turned out great! The shrimp were extra crispy.


Dil Jaan
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The coconut shrimp were a bit too sweet for my taste, but the peanut sauce was delicious.


Ibrarkhanniazi Niazi
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This dish was easy to make and so delicious! I will definitely be making it again.


Rey-Timothy Ablendja
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I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out perfectly. The coconut shrimp were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the peanut sauce was flavorful and creamy.


Boujmil Farah
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This coconut shrimp with peanut sauce was a hit at my party! The shrimp were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was creamy and delicious.