COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SPICY APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE

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Make and share this Coconut Shrimp With Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Coconut

Time 1h

Yield 24 shrimp

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact
1/3 cup cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
3 large egg whites
vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup smucker's apricot preserves
1/4 cup dijon-style mustard
2 teaspoons hot mustard (or more)
2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Steps:

  • Butterfly each shrimp by cutting slightly more than halfway through using a small sharp knife, starting at top of the inward curve just below tail toward outward curve (do not cut shrimp in half).
  • Press each shrimp open and press slightly to flatten.
  • Combine cornstarch, salt and cayenne pepper.
  • Place coconut in a shallow dish.
  • Beat egg whites until frothy.
  • Roll shrimp in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess.
  • Dip shrimp into egg whites, then press into coconut; coating both sides.
  • Pour all-vegetable oil into a heavy large pot to a depth of 3 inches; heat oil to 350°F
  • Working in batches, add shrimp to hot oil; cook about 1 minute, or until cooked through.
  • Carefully transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain.
  • SPICY APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE:.
  • Combine all ingredients; stir until well blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94.8, Fat 3.3, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 43.1, Sodium 168.2, Carbohydrate 10, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 6.5

Dino Pinto
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Overall, this was a great recipe. The shrimp were crispy and the dipping sauce was flavorful.


Samuel Osagumwenro
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The shrimp were a little overcooked, but the dipping sauce was delicious.


Ishor Devkota
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This recipe was a little too sweet for my taste, but the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Taiwo Ayomikun
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I'm not a big fan of coconut shrimp, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised at how good it was. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce was delicious.


Myin myat Myint myat
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This recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp turned out great. The dipping sauce was also very good.


Guillermo Mendez
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I would give this recipe a 10/10. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nimaljannat Jannat
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This recipe is a keeper. The shrimp were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The dipping sauce was also very flavorful.


Onwuke NDIDIAMAKALYDIA
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce is to die for.


Ndalahwa Beatus
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Not a fan of the dipping sauce, but the shrimp were delicious.


Rusty Staley
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Easy to make and turned out great!


Aita tmg
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Will definitely make this again. So good!


mensah sowah
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Amazing!


Alania Craig
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This recipe was a disaster. The shrimp were tough and the dipping sauce was too spicy. I would not recommend this recipe.


Cayden Carter
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The shrimp were a little overcooked, but the dipping sauce was delicious. I would make this again, but I would cook the shrimp for a shorter amount of time.


Malaika Timrah
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These coconut shrimp were so easy to make and they turned out perfect. The dipping sauce was also really good. I will definitely be making this again.


Joseph Mukholi
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the dipping sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Hassan Peer
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This coconut shrimp with spicy apricot dipping sauce was a hit at my last party! The shrimp were crispy and flavorful, and the dipping sauce had just the right amount of heat. I will definitely be making this again.