Coconut Shrimp with Cilantro-Lime Dipping Sauce
2021-08-12- Cuisine: American
- Course: Appetizer, Main Dish
- Skill Level: Beginner
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- Yield: 4
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 20m
- Ready In: 30m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
310 -
Carbohydrates
31 g -
Cholesterol
50 mg -
Fat
16 g -
Fiber
0 g -
Protein
9 g -
Saturated Fat
7.2 g -
Serving Size
1 -
Sodium
560 mg -
Sugar
1.7 g -
Trans Fat
0.0 g -
Unsaturated Fat
1.8 g -
Potassium
209 mg
Coconut shrimp with cilantro-lime dipping sauce. Fried coconut-glazed shrimp served with homemade cilantro-lime dipping sauce. Delicious! Use this shrimp recipe as an appetizer or main dish.
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Coconut Shrimp with Cilantro-Lime Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 pound (480 g) jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and patted dry
- For Cilantro-Lime Dipping Sauce:
- 1/3 cup (80 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 long red chile, seeded and minced
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro leaves
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 egg whites
- 2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- vegetable oil
Method
Step 1
To Make Cilantro-Lime Dipping Sauce: In a small mixing bowl, combine lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, minced garlic, chile, sugar, and cilantro. Mix well and set aside.
Step 2
Coconut Shrimp: In a bowl, combine cornstarch and salt. Mix well and set aside.
Step 3
In another bowl, beat egg whites until frothy. Dredge shrimp in cornstarch mixture, dip in egg whites, then dip into coconut, turning to coat well. Set aside on a baking sheet.
Step 4
In a deep nonstick skillet, add vegetable oil to a depth of 2 inches (5 cm). Heat on medium-high heat to 350°F(180°C).
Step 5
Add shrimp to hot oil in batches and cook until golden(2-3 minutes). Using a slotted spoon, transfer coconut shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
Step 6
To serve dip coconut shrimp in cilantro -lime sauce.