Coconut Shrimp

Delicious shrimp breaded with coconut and served with a tasty sweet and sour sauce.
Ingredients
6
Servings
  • 1/2 cups shredded coconut
  • 3/4 cups breadcrumbs
  • 2 teaspoons lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1/4 tablespoons black pepper
  • 2 eggs
  • 18 large shrimp, peeled, deveined and cleaned
  • Great Value® vegetable oil
  • tamarind dressing
Preparation
30 mins
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Medium
  • Prepare a baking tray with parchment paper.
  • Mix the breadcrumbs, shredded coconut, lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a deep bowl.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs with a fork.
  • Dip each shrimp first in the eggs and then in the breading mixture, and place on the baking tray. You can do this step a couple of hours in advance, cover the shrimp, and refrigerate until ready to fry.
  • Heat the frying oil in a large deep skillet and fry the shrimp until they are lightly golden and crispy (about 4 minutes). Remove from the oil and place on a plate with absorbent paper towels.
  • Place the shrimp on a serving platter and accompany with tamarind sauce.

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