COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP

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Make and share this Coconut Fried Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
oil, for deep-fat frying
1 (12 ounce) jar pineapple preserves
1 tablespoon pina colada nonalcoholic drink mix, thawed

Steps:

  • Butterfly shrimp by cutting the inner curve of the shrimp deeply, but not all the way through.
  • Press to flatten on your cutting board.
  • Dredge the shrimp in the flour, shaking off excess.
  • Then dip into the egg whites and then into the coconut.
  • Fry shrimp in a deep fat fryer or deep skillet, a few at a time, for 1-1.5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Drain on a clean paper bag.
  • To make dipping sauce, warm the preserves in a small skillet until it melts, and stir in pina colada mix.
  • Serve warm dipping sauce with fried shrimp.

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