Jumbo shrimp is big on flavor when field editor Marie Hattrup from the Dalles, Oregon gives it a tropical twist. Coconut offers subtle sweetness, and the fruity salsa is delightful as a dip.
Coconut Shrimp
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Coconut Shrimp
Prep Time
20 min
Cook Time
5 min
Yield
1-1/2 dozen
Ingredients
- 18 uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 1 pound)
- 1/3 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- APRICOT-PINEAPPLE SALSA:
- 1 cup diced pineapple
- 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1/2 cup apricot preserves
- 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime wedges, optional
Directions
- Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Make a slit down inner curve of each shrimp, starting with the tail; press lightly to flatten. In a shallow dish, combine the cornstarch, salt and cayenne; set aside. In a bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Place the coconut in another shallow dish. Coat shrimp with cornstarch mixture; dip into egg whites, then coat with coconut.
- In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine the 7 salsa ingredients. Serve with shrimp and, if desired, lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts
1 shrimp with 1 tablespoon salsa: 141 calories, 7g fat (4g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 170mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 5g protein.
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