Sweet and Spicy Coconut Shrimp
- SERVES
- 4
- COOK TIME
- 10 Min
Take your taste buds to the tropics with this restaurant-worthy crispy, sweet coating sure to satisfy your crunch cravings!
What You'll Need
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground red pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoon water
- 2 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, with tails
- 2 cup vegetable oil
What to Do
- In a shallow dish, combine flour, sugar, ground red pepper, and salt; mix well.
- In a medium bowl, beat together eggs and water. Place coconut in another shallow dish.
- Coat shrimp in flour mixture then dip in egg mixture. Roll in coconut, pressing it firmly onto both sides of the shrimp to coat completely.
- In a large saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook shrimp in batches for 1-1/2 to 2 minutes, or until golden, turning once during cooking. Drain on a paper towel-lined platter. Serve immediately.
Notes
Don't Go Nuts Opening Your Coconut
Did you know…An easy way to break open a coconut is with a clean screwdriver? Just punch holes in the coconut's three eyes, drain the liquid, bang the coconut with a hammer, and voila! Fresh coconut!