THE BEST COCONUT SHRIMP EVER

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Got this recipe from a Family Circle magazine years ago. I am so glad I found it, it is one of my favorite recipes and is always a hit!! Note: Servings and yields are estimated as it depends on what size shrimp you use.

Provided by Michele Lee

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 31m

Yield 36 or more, 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 (7 1/4 ounce) bottle Chinese duck sauce
1/4 cup ketchup
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
1 1/2 pounds.- shrimp, large or 1 medium size shrimp
3/4 cup blanched whole almond
7 ounces about 2 2/3 cups sweetened flaked coconut, divided
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/4 teaspoon salt
vegetable oil (for frying)

Steps:

  • Dipping Sauce:.
  • In small bowl combine all ingredients. Stir till smooth. If makeing ahead of time and refrigerating, return to room temp before serving.
  • Coconut Shrimp:. Buy shrimp cleaned and with the tails Left On --
  • 1. Rinse shrimp in cool water and pat dry.
  • 2. In food processor, combine almonds and 2/3 cup of coconut. Pulse till finely ground.
  • 3. In medium size shallow dish, blend together almond-coconut mixture, remaining coconut and flour.
  • 4. In small bowl whisk together eggs and salt. Set up assembly line for coating shrimp.
  • 5.Dip a few pieces in eggs, allowing excess to drip back in bowl. Then coat in in coconut mixture gently pressing with hands to help it adhere.
  • 6. Place on waxed paper lined bakeing sheet. At this point You can cover in plastic wrap and store till ready to fry. (I have done it to this point about 5 hours in advance with no problems).
  • 7. Heat oil to 375 degrees on deep fry thermometer, if you don't have a thermometer, fry a 1 inch bread cube. It should crisp up golden brown in 30 - 40 seconds.
  • 8. Fry shrimp a few at a time, 1 to 2 minutes, till golden brown.
  • 9. Remove with slotted spoon and let drain on paper towels.
  • Serve warm shrimp with dipping sauce and Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 308.4, Fat 17.2, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 60.9, Sodium 461.5, Carbohydrate 33.6, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 13.2, Protein 7.3

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