Fried Coconut Shrimp
2020-06-06- Cuisine: American
- Course: Appetizer
- Skill Level: Easy
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- Yield: 4 serving plates
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 10m
- Cook Time: 10m
- Ready In: 20m
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Nutritional Info
This information is per serving.
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Calories
300.2 -
Fat
13.4 g -
Saturated Fat
8.7 g -
Polyunsaturated Fat
1.3 g -
Cholesterol
172.3 mg -
Sodium
588.7 mg -
Potassium
324.6 mg -
Carbohydrate
17.2 g -
Fiber
2.9 g -
Sugars
1.7 g -
Protein
27.5 g
Fried coconut shrimp. Shrimp with shredded coconut and ginger cooked in a deep fryer. Easy and delicious! Use fried shrimp as an appetizer or main dish. You may also like Best Marinated Shrimp Appetizer
Fried Coconut Shrimp
Ingredients
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 3 egg whites
- 3/4 cup(180 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 cups(500 g) shredded coconut
- 1½ pounds(720g) large shrimp, shelled and deveined
Method
Step 1
Preheat vegetable oil in a deep fryer to 325º F(160º C).
Step 2
In a mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, salt, ground ginger, and black pepper. Mix well and set aside.
Step 3
Using another mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy.
Step 4
Coat shrimp with flour mixture and dip into beaten egg whites.
Step 5
Pat shredded coconut onto shrimp.
Step 6
Fry, turning once, until golden brown. Serve fried coconut shrimp hot.