Nif's Coconut Shrimp

Nif's Note:

Crispy and very tasty, the mixture of panko with the coconut cuts down on the sweetness that is sometimes a bit overwhelming in this type of dish. Enjoy!

• Total Time: 20 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 3 large eggs
• 2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• ½ teaspoon allspice
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 lbs jumbo shrimp , peeled and deveined
• canola oil (for frying)

Directions:

1. Put about 2 inches of oil in a large, deep pot. Begin heating oil to 325 degrees F. While oil is heating, prepare the shrimp as follows.
2. Mix flour and baking powder in a wide, shallow plate or baking dish. Place eggs in a wide, shallow bowl.
3. Combine panko, coconut, allspice and salt in another wide, shallow plate or baking dish.
4. Dip each shrimp in flour, coating both sides. Shake off any excess. Dip into egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Then, dip shrimp into panko/coconut mixture, patting it into the shrimp to stick. Do NOT shake shrimp off.
5. Carefully, drop the shrimp into the oil, 5-6 at a time, and fry until golden brown, no more than 2 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat until all shrimp are cooked.

Reviews

[petlover]

This was ok -- the breading tasted a bit different from other recipes ( the baking powder/ allspice?) We like the other zaar recipes better.