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How to fry the perfect coconut shrimp
Shrimp is high in several vitamins and minerals and is a rich source of protein.
Coconut shrimp (Photo credit - Taste of Home)
ingredients
- 2 cups of vegetable oil
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 pound medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- Sweet chilli sauce, for serving
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Method
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Combine Panko bread crumbs and shredded coconut in a bowl and set aside.
- Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste.
- Dredge shrimp in the flour, dip into the eggs, then dredge in the coconut mixture, pressing to coat.
- Working in batches, add shrimp to the Dutch oven and fry until evenly golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
- Serve immediately with sweet chilli sauce, if desired.
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