Coconut Shrimp With Spicy Tartar Sauce Dip

By Papa D 1946-2012 on August 29, 2011

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Ingredients

    1. 3/4 cup panko ( Japanese bread crumbs)
    2. 1/3 cup unsweetened dessicated coconut flakes
    3. 1/2 lb shrimp, peeled, deveined, but leave tails intact ( 12 shrimp 21-30 count)
    4. 2 beaten eggs
    5. 2 teaspoons sugar
    6. oil, for deep-frying

    Spicy Tartar Sauce Dip

    1. 1/2 cup mayonnaise
    2. 1/2 tablespoon chili sauce ( to taste)
    3. 1/2 tablespoon finely minced onion
    4. 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped celery
    5. 1 dash lemon juice

Directions

  1. Mix the panko and coconut flakes in a shallow bowl. In another shallow bowl beat the eggs and stir in the sugar. Set aside.
  2. Prepare the Spicy Tartar Sauce by combining all the ingredients together. Stir to mix well. Set aside.
  3. Heat up your deep fryer to 350°F.
  4. Pat dry the shrimp with paper towels and dip each shrimp into the egg mixture, and immediately roll the shrimp in the panko and coconut flakes. Shake off the excess, place the shrimp on a plate lined with parchment paper.
  5. When the deep fryer is ready, drop each shrimp gently into the oil, don't overcrowd. Fry until both sides turn golden brown, turn once to ensure even cooking. Transfer the shrimp out with a slotted spoon, onto a serving ware lined with paper towels.
  6. Serve immediately with the Spicy Tartar Sauce.
 
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