Coconut Fried Shrimp

OtherSeafoodEasy25 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 1 lb small raw shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 0.3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.3 tsp ground ginger
  • 3 tsp curry powder
  • 1 0.8 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 0.3 cup skimmed milk
  • 0.5 cup cream of coconut
  • 3 0.5 oz sweetened flaked coconut
  • 4 cup vegetable oil, for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 1

    In a bowl, combine the shrimp with the lemon juice, salt, ginger, and curry powder. Marinate for 1 to 2 hours. Drain well.

  2. 2

    In a mixing bowl, whisk together 1½ cups of the flour, baking powder, milk, and cream of coconut to form a smooth batter.

  3. 3

    Place the remaining ¼ cup flour in one shallow dish and the flaked coconut in another.

  4. 4

    Preheat the oil to 350°F in a deep pan.

  5. 5

    Coat each marinated shrimp in flour, dip in the batter, then press into the coconut to coat.

  6. 6

    Fry the shrimp in batches of about 6 at a time for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve hot with dipping sauce.

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