Island Coconut Shrimp Recipes

COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Make a slit down inner curve of each shrimp, starting with the tail; press lightly to flatten. In a shallow dish, combine the cornstarch, salt and cayenne; set aside. In a bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Place the coconut in another shallow dish. Coat shrimp with cornstarch mixture; dip into egg whites, then coat with coconut., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., In a bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Serve with shrimp and, if desired, lime wedges.

COPYCAT RED LOBSTER PARROT ISLE COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Shrimp:.
• Butterfly the shrimp by inserting the knife 3/4 deep into the flesh from head to tail along the back, making sure not to cut all the way through. Open and flaten each shrimp and set aside.
• Place the beaten egg into a bowl, then combine the shredded coconut, flour, salt and pepper into another bowl. Preheat a frying pan with the grape seed oil on medium high heat. Dip each shrimp first into the beaten egg and then into the coconut and flour mixture. Add the shrimp to the hot oil and fry for 1 minute on each side. Serve with Pina Colada sauce.
• Pina Colada Sauce:.
• Whisk all ingredients together and serve.

ISLAND COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in a pan on medium low (if oil is too hot the breading will fall off).
• Butterfly the shrimp; leave tail on.
• Spread flour on a plate.
• Mix eggs into a small bowl.
• Mix bag of panko and 1 cup of coconut into medium bowl
• Sprinkle a little garlic salt each shrimp.
• Cover the shimp with flour on plate.
• Dip flour covered shrimp into egg untill wet.
• Place shrimp into panko/coconut bowl and squeeze the batter on.
• Cook in oil until golden brown.

COCONUT SHRIMP I

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.
• Hold shrimp by tail, and dredge in flour, shaking off excess flour. Dip in egg/beer batter; allow excess to drip off. Roll shrimp in coconut, and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep-fryer.
• Fry shrimp in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.