Fresh, extra large shrimp, coated in flour, dipped in an egg wash, then rolled in coconut and fried.

Coconut Shrimp

Coconut shrimp are a favorite down here along the Gulf Coast and these are delicious and not at all hard. The hardest part is dealing with pieces of coconut that come off and then burn in the oil.

The shrimp that I used were extra large ones The Cajun pulled up on the last shrimping trip, so just about 4 or 5 made for a real nice serving and didn't result in much residue of coconut falling off. If you are cooking smaller shrimp, or a larger batch overall, you may find you'll need to strain or change out your oil. That's just the downside of doing coconut shrimp, but I gotta say it really is worth the effort.

I usually prefer to eat these with a sweet dipping sauce, but decided to do a spicy one this time.

Serve these with Spicy Mustard Sauce

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Recipe: Coconut Shrimp

©From the Kitchen of Deep South Dish

Prep time: 10 min |Cook time: 20 min |

Yield: About 4 to 6 servings

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Ingredients

• 2 cups of vegetable or canola oil
• 1 pound of extra large (21/25 count) shrimp, peeled, deveined and butterflied with tails intact
• 1/3 cup of self rising flour, more or less
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1 cup of shredded, sweet coconut

Instructions

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium high heat until the oil shimmers. Pass the shrimp through the flour, then the egg, then the coconut; set aside on a plate until all are coated. Cook a few at a time, for about 2 minutes per side,   until golden brown, taking care to not crowd the pan. Use a slotted spoon to remove any loose coconut from the oil in between batches. Drain shrimp on several layers of paper towels; serve immediately while hot.

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Posted by Mary on April 10, 2009

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