Coconut Shrimp Recipe

My younger sister Galy loves this unique coconut shrimp recipe. Actually, she is crazy about cooking. When she comes home during holidays, she generally cook this coconut shrimp. It is very delicious and my whole family enjoys it. You must try this coconut shrimp Recipe.
Coconut Shrimp picture

Summary

Preparation Time30 MinCooking Time30 Min
Ready In1 Hr 0 MinDifficulty LevelEasy
Health IndexAverageServings4
CuisineCaribbeanCourseAppetizer
MethodBakedSpecialityHolidays
Main IngredientEgg

Ingredients

 
1 lb uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp (31 to 35), thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
 
1 cup Original Bisquick mix
 
1 egg
 
3/4 cup milk
 
1 cup vegetable oil
 
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
 
1/2 cup chili sauce
 
1/2 cup apricot preserves

Directions

1. Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix, egg and milk. Add shrimp; gently stir to coat well.
2. In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat to 375°F. In shallow dish, place half of the coconut (add remaining coconut after coating half of the shrimp). Cooking in batches, remove shrimp one at a time from batter and coat with coconut; place in oil in a single layer. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until coating is crispy and golden brown and shrimp are pink (cut 1 shrimp open to check doneness). Drain on paper towels.
3. In small bowl, mix chili sauce and apricot preserves. Serve shrimp with sauce for dipping.
High Altitude (3500-6500 ft): Cook shrimp 4 to 5 minutes, turning every minute.

Comments

Ganesh Dutta says :

Looks delcious. In my view shrimp is the best seafood. This dish is from carribbean Cuisine but this shrimp coconut is also very popular in Kerala(India). I love shrimp very much.So I will try this coconut shrimp recipe very soon.
Posted on: 14 February 2008 - 2:25pm

butterbites says :

never tried coconut shrimp .. interesting. will try.
Posted on: 9 February 2008 - 7:14pm

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