Coconut Shrimp for Two

Name: Coconut Shrimp for Two
Total time: 1800 s
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 8 large shrimp (raw), cleaned, deveined, tails on; 1 large egg, beaten; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs; 1/2 cup sweet coconut flakes; peanut oil for frying

Maggie Conlon @WarsawNan

Orlando, FL

If you're a "good eater" (like me!), this will serve one. As an appetizer, or with a couple of side dishes, this serves two.

Maggie Conlon @WarsawNan

Orlando, FL

If you're a "good eater" (like me!), this will serve one. As an appetizer, or with a couple of side dishes, this serves two.

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Ingredients

30 mins

2 servings

8 largeshrimp (raw), cleaned, deveined, tails on
1 largeegg, beaten
1/4 cupall-purpose flour
1 tspsalt
1/2 tspblack pepper
1/2 cupPanko breadcrumbs
1/2 cupsweet coconut flakes
peanut oil for frying

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Steps

30 mins

1

NOTE: I don't recommend substituting regular breadcrumbs for the panko breadcrumbs in this recipe as the breading will not be as crispy. Most U.S. groceries now carry panko breadcrumbs. They're also sold online.
2

Set up your breading line. In a shallow dish, mix the flour, salt and pepper. In a small bowl, whisk the egg. On a dinner plate mix together the panko crumbs and the shredded coconut.
3

Working with one shrimp at a time, cover in the seasoned flour and shake off excess. Then dip into the egg and allow excess to drain back into the bowl. Lay on top of the crumbs/coconut mixture, scoop more of the crumbs/coconut mixture on top of the shrimp, and press the breading with the palm of your hand to help it adhere well to the shrimp. GENTLY shake off excess, then set on a plate and continue breading the remaining shrimp.
4

When all shrimp have been breaded, allow to rest for 10-15 minutes. This is important when you're frying anything that's breaded in this manner to ensure that the breading stays on after you put it into the hot oil. This is the perfect time to start your rice cooking for a side dish and to heat up the oil for frying.
5

In a large skillet, heat up about 1/2 inch of peanut oil on medium-high heat. When oil is hot, carefully place the shrimp in the oil but don't crowd the skillet. Fry until golden, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
6

Drain on paper towels. Serve with my Sweet Orange Dipping Sauce.
https://cookpad.wasmer.app/us/recipes/365471-sweet-orange-dipping-sauce

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Maggie Conlon @WarsawNan

on January 29, 2015 00:27

Orlando, FL

My 5 siblings and I were raised in the 1950s and 60s midwest by a major foodie dad who was a great cook. We all learned to cook at a young age. I love to cook for my 2 daughters, 7 grandkids, 10 great-grandkids, and extended family. My 4 year old great-grandson makes my day when he says "Nan sure is a good cooker!". :-). I'm trying to get all my favorite recipes saved here so my family and friends all have easy access to them even after I'm gone. My Cookpad collection is their inheritance, so I try to add my comments and memories to each recipe; that way they'll remember me with a smile when they use the recipes years from now. Recently I've called on my grandkids (all adults and avid cooks) to send me their own favorite recipes, with their prep photos, so we can collect everyone's favorites together in one place.