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Appetizer           

Number16

Coconut Shrimp

What you Need

Mixing Bowl
Tongs

1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined

½ cup flour

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon black pepper

2 large eggs

¾ cup Panko crumbs

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

¼ cup cooking oil

What to do

What to Do

Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Whisk the eggs to frothy in another bowl; combine Panko and coconut in a third bowl.
Dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg, and finally coat with the coconut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the shrimp ~2 minutes; flip and fry the other side ~2 minutes more. Shrimp should be pink and the coating should be golden brown.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts: Servings: 4; Amount per serving: Calories 368; Total fat 16.1g 25%; Saturated fat 9.2g 46%; Cholesterol 43mg 14%; Sodium 847mg 35%; Carbohydrates 40g 13%; Fiber 3.3g 24%; Sugars 13.6g 27%; Protein 17.7g 35%; Based on DV of 2000 calories per day
Garnish with finely chopped cilantro, if you wish. Serve with a dipping sauce of your choice, such as chili paste sweetened with honey, corn syrup or molasses.