CUBAN RANCH SHRIMP SALAD #RSC

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Ready, Set, Cook! Hidden Valley Contest Entry. This tropical Cuban twist on deep fried shrimp will have you transported to the aromas of a hot Havana Night....The savoury Ranch flavours married to the sweet coconut create a gastronomic delicacy that is truly special.

Provided by miamimamas

Categories     Weeknight

Time 30m

Yield 7 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (1 ounce) package Hidden Valley Original Ranch Dips Mix
1 lb large raw shrimp
1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives
1 cup Greek yogurt
1/8 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup grated coconut, available through www.cubancuisine.co.uk (coco rallado)
2 large eggs, beaten
salad greens
2 cups breadcrumbs
4 cups cooking oil

Steps:

  • 1. Combine dry ingredients of bread crumbs and grated coconut in a medium size bowl and set aside.
  • 2. Beat two eggs inn a small bowl and set aside.
  • 3. Pour Hidden Valley Ranch Dip Mix into small bowl.
  • 4. Devein the shrimp.
  • 5. Now starts the assembly line: For each shrimp, dip them into the egg wash, then into the Hidden Valley Ranch mix. Then dip again into the egg wash.
  • 6. Finally coat the shrimp in the bread crumb mixture.
  • 7. Heat Cooking oil and only deep fry the shrimp when the oil is quite hot until golden brown.
  • 8. Combine greek yogurt, chives and a splash of lemon juice.
  • 9. Serve the shrimp standing in a large dollop of yogurt mixture.
  • garnish with avocado or lemon slices.

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