Coconut Shrimp Recipe
Ingredients
| 12 colossal-size shrimp (15 per lb.) | ||
| Dry sherry | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Curry powder | 1/8 Teaspoon | |
| All purpose flour | 3/4 | |
| Cornstarch | 2 Teaspoon | |
| Baking powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Coconut extract | 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), frozen | |
| Water | 2 Tablespoon | |
| Sweetened coconut | 1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), shredded | |
| 3/4 cup panko or coarse fresh bread crumbs | ||
| Mango chutney | ||
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Pepper | To Taste | |
Directions
Peel shrimp (leave shell on tail, if desired) and devein.
To butterfly shrimp, cut a slit almost completely through each back.
Mix sherry, curry powder, and shrimp.
Cover and chill 30 minutes or up until next day.
In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
Stir in coconut milk and enough water to make a smooth, thin batter.
On waxed paper, mix the shredded coconut and panko.
Put remaining 1/2 cup flour on another piece of waxed paper.
In a 4 1/2- to 5-quart pan, heat about 1 inch salad oil to 350° on a thermometer.
Lay shrimp flat, coat in plain flour, batter, then in panko mixture.
Fry 3 or 4 shrimp at a time, turning until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes.
Drain on paper towel-lined pans in a 150° oven for up to 30 minutes.
Skim oil often to remove any browned bits.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
To butterfly shrimp, cut a slit almost completely through each back.
Mix sherry, curry powder, and shrimp.
Cover and chill 30 minutes or up until next day.
In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup flour, cornstarch, and baking powder.
Stir in coconut milk and enough water to make a smooth, thin batter.
On waxed paper, mix the shredded coconut and panko.
Put remaining 1/2 cup flour on another piece of waxed paper.
In a 4 1/2- to 5-quart pan, heat about 1 inch salad oil to 350° on a thermometer.
Lay shrimp flat, coat in plain flour, batter, then in panko mixture.
Fry 3 or 4 shrimp at a time, turning until golden, about 1 1/2 minutes.
Drain on paper towel-lined pans in a 150° oven for up to 30 minutes.
Skim oil often to remove any browned bits.
Add salt and pepper to taste.
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