Description
Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Zesty Dipping Sauce is a delightful appetizer that offers a tropical flavor explosion with each bite.
Ingredients
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- For the Dipping Sauce:
- 1 cup Apricot preserves
- 2 tablespoons Red wine vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Crushed red pepper flakes
- For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound Shrimp (16/20 count) peeled and deveined
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion powder
- 1 cup Ice water
- 2 cups Desiccated coconut
- 2 cups Canola or peanut oil for frying
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix together the apricot preserves, red wine vinegar, soy sauce, honey, and crushed red pepper flakes. Set this aside.
- Carefully slice the shrimp along the back and gently pat them dry with a paper towel.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Gradually stir in the ice water until a smooth batter forms.
- Take each shrimp and immerse them in the batter, coating all the way to the tail shells.
- Roll them in desiccated coconut, pressing lightly to ensure the coconut clings well.
- In a pot, pour enough oil to create a depth of 2-3 inches and heat to 325°F/160°C.
- Carefully lower the shrimp into the hot oil one by one, frying in small batches for about 2 minutes until golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to lift the shrimp from the oil, allowing excess oil to drain off.
- Transfer them to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate and repeat for remaining shrimp.
- Serve immediately with the dipping sauce.
Notes
- Best served hot immediately after frying for optimal crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American, Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shrimp
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 520 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: Coconut Shrimp, Appetizers, Dipping Sauce, Tropical