Best Deep Fried Coconut Shrimp Recipes

DEEP-FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine eggs, cayenne and seasoning salt in shallow pan.
• Place flour in another shallow pan.
• Combine breadcrumbs and coconut in third pan.
• Dredge shrimp in flour, shaking off excess.
• Holding shrimp by tail, dip into eggs and then roll in breadcrumb mixture, coating thoroughly.
• Heat oil in deep-fryer.
• Add shrimp in batches (do not crowd) and fry until golden-brown, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Serve immediately with sauce.
• For Pineapple Plum Sauce: Combine pineapple and plum sauce in small bowl.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.

DEEP FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep fryer or deep skillet to 325*.
• Meanwhile, mix flour, salt, ginger, and pepper.
• Beat egg whites, just until foamy.
• Coat shrimp with flour; dip into egg whites.
• Pat coconut onto shrimp.
• Fry, turning once, for about 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.

DEEP-FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• NOTE; the shrimp must be chilled for at least 5-24 hours (the longer chilling time the better it will be).
• In a medium bowl whisk egg with 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder until well combined.
• Prepare two separate bowls, place 1/3 cup flour in one bowl and the coconut in the other bowl.
• Holding the shrimp by the tail dredge firstly in flour shaking off any excess flour, then dip in the beer batter allowing excess to drip off.
• Roll the shrimp in coconut pressing down slightly with fingers to adhere the coconut to the shrimp.
• Repeat with all remaining shrimp.
• Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Refrigerate for a minimum of 5-24 hours.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or in a large heavy pot to 350°F.
• Fry the shrimp in batches turning once until golden brown.
• Carefully using tongs remove to a brown paper bag or paper towels to drain.

COCONUT BATTERED SHRIMP (DEEP FRIED)

Steps:

• Preheat deep fryer to 350 degrees F. In a medium size bowl beat egg, pina colada mix, and self rising flour into a batter. Add coconut into this batter using a fork.
• Dip shrimp into batter, then into a bowl of the crushed crackers.
• Cook shrimp until golden in color. Place on paper towels to dry. You may reduce the amount of pina colada mix for a less sweet shrimp.