Coconut Fried Shrimp Recipes

DEEP FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep fryer or deep skillet to 325*.
• Meanwhile, mix flour, salt, ginger, and pepper.
• Beat egg whites, just until foamy.
• Coat shrimp with flour; dip into egg whites.
• Pat coconut onto shrimp.
• Fry, turning once, for about 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.

COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir in water and oil until smooth. Place coconut in another bowl. Dip shrimp into batter, then coat with coconut. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., In a small saucepan, heat marmalade and honey; stir until blended. Serve with shrimp.

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.

COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat about 2-inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or large Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, put the eggs in one shallow dish. Whisk the flour, cornstarch, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper together in a medium bowl. Transfer half the flour mixture to a third bowl and stir in the coconut.
• Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, shake off any excess, dip in the eggs, and then roll in the coconut mixture, pressing to coat thoroughly. Fry until golden, 2 to 3 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain the oil temperature. Transfer the shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve with sweet chili or sweet and sour sauce on the side for dipping.
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QUICK COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Starting with the tail, make a slit down the inner curve of each shrimp; press lightly to flatten. In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour, egg whites and coconut. Coat the shrimp with flour; dip into egg whites, then coat with the 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 small bowl, combine preserves and pina colada mix. Serve with shrimp.

COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix coconut, flour, salt and pepper. Dip shrimp in egg; roll in coconut mixture.
• Heat oil in large deep skillet on medium heat to 325°F.
• Add shrimp; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges or a sauce, if desired.

COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Butterfly shrimp by cutting the inner curve of the shrimp deeply, but not all the way through.
• Press to flatten on your cutting board.
• Dredge the shrimp in the flour, shaking off excess.
• Then dip into the egg whites and then into the coconut.
• Fry shrimp in a deep fat fryer or deep skillet, a few at a time, for 1-1.5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Drain on a clean paper bag.
• To make dipping sauce, warm the preserves in a small skillet until it melts, and stir in pina colada mix.
• Serve warm dipping sauce with fried shrimp.

COCONUT SHRIMP I

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.
• Hold shrimp by tail, and dredge in flour, shaking off excess flour. Dip in egg/beer batter; allow excess to drip off. Roll shrimp in coconut, and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep-fryer.
• Fry shrimp in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

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.