Coconut battered shrimp is a simple seafood dish that will make your friends and family wanting more. This shrimp dish is versatile, and you can pair it with rice, veggies, potatoes or even a side of light pasta.
Recipe for Coconut Battered Shrimp
Ingredients You Will Need:
3 lbs of shrimp (deveined)
1 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
1/2 tablespoon salt
1/4 tablespoon pepper
1 1/4 cup flour
1 cup milk (skim or nonfat optional)
1 egg
3 tablespoons melted butter
Shredded coconut (1 bag)
Make sure your uncooked shrimp are cleaned and deveined before you start. This would apply any time you are cooking shrimp. Next, slice the shrimp down the middle to butterfly them. Remember to leave the tails on.
Then make your batter. Combine the baking powder, salt, pepper, flour, milk, egg and butter in a bowl. Beat well, and dip the shrimp into the batter. Then roll the dipped shrimp into the coconut. When they are thoroughly coated, deep-fry the coconut breaded shrimp for only a few minutes or until they look golden brown.
Beer Battered Coconut Shrimp
Don't be afraid to have fun with a coconut shrimp recipe. You can include 1 1/4 cups of beer to your batter. Also, throw in some cilantro for extra seasoning. Be sure to stir the beer into the batter thoroughly.
Dipping Sauces
For a dipping sauce that goes perfectly with the sweet flavor of the coconut, look no further than anything with a mango base. You can pick up mango dipping sauces at supermarkets and grocery stores. Another dipping sauce that will go well is sweet chili sauce, which is extremely popular in Australia.
For a quick homemade dipping sauce recipe, you will need light fish stock, a touch of light brown sugar and a few drops of chili sauce. Mix together and taste to see if you need a little more sugar or want to spice it up with more chili sauce.
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