Crispy fried shrimp dunked in unsweetened coconut brings quality restaurant dining home with the perfect combination of sweet and sour. Coconut shrimp, drizzled with a tangy dipping sauce, will become a go-to recipe for entertaining and light meals.
Ingredients
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 lb large or jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 egg whites
1/4 cup water
1 1/2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
salt & pepper to taste
optional: fresh greens mixture and Asian noodles (pre-made)
Directions
Combine cornstarch, kosher salt, and cayenne in a plastic bag or low-rimmed dish.
Combine coconut, Panko bread crumbs, and salt in a separate bag or low-rimmed dish.
In a separate bowl, whisk egg whites and water until frothy.
Dredge shrimp (one at a time) in cornstarch, kosher salt, cayenne mixture (coating evenly).
Dip shrimp into egg mixture
After entirely coated with egg, dredge shrimp in Panko bread crumb mixture (coating evenly).
Heat vegetable oil in a sauté pan over medium heat.
When hot, fry shrimp 1-2 minutes per side; set on cooling rack.
Serve drizzled with Red Pepper sauce
Optional: set around fresh greens mixture tossed with Asian noodles
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