How to Make Coconut Shrimp

Howtojetro.blogspot.com | How to Make Coconut Shrimp - Craving coconut shrimp, but don't feel like leaving the house? Good news! You can make your own coconut shrimp right at home, using a few simple ingredients, many of them pantry staples. You'll also need oil for frying and a deep, heavy pan to fry them.

Things You'll Need
1. Heavy-bottomed frying pan
2. 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs (Japanese breadcrumbs)
3. 3/4 cup unsweetened finely shredded coconut
4. 3 teaspoons lime zest
5. 1 teaspoon salt
6. 1 teaspoon curry powder
7. 1/4 teaspoon ground chipotle powder
8. 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
9. 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
10. 24 uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined; tails left intact
11. Canola, vegetable, or peanut oil (for frying)

Step 1
Peel and devein shrimp, but leave the tails on. Place prepared shrimp on a large plate.

Step 2
In a large bowl combine the panko, coconut, lime, and spices; mix well.

Step 3
Beat the eggs together in a small bowl.

Step 4
Add shrimp to a large bowl and mix with the beaten eggs; toss to coat.

Step 5
One at a time, remove shrimp from beaten eggs and coat well in panko-coconut mixture.

Step 6
Place enough oil into a large, heavy bottomed skillet that it reaches 1/4 inch deep; heat over medium-high heat. You'll know when the oil is ready when it starts to "shimmer" or when a thermometer reaches 360 degrees F. Once sufficiently hot, add shrimp to the skillet - a few at a time - and cook until golden brown; about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to soak up any excess grease.
Arrange shrimp on platter and serve warm.

Tip

• Get creative by serving these delicious snacks with a variety of dipping sauces, like sweet chili sauce, sriracha with mayonnaise, or mustard with fruit preserves.