Ingredients:
2 lbs. fresh large cleaned shrimp - raw
Marinade:
1 ½ cups milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar
Zest & juice of l lime
Dashes of red pepper flakes
Dashes of curry powder
Dashes of paprika
Dashes of chili powder
Dashes of dried oregano
Dashes of dried cumin
Shrimp Coating:
2 cups of all-purpose flour plus 1 tsp. baking powder
1 ½ cups of shredded coconut
1 ½ cups instant potatoes
2 cloves garlic
Vegetable oil for frying
Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade and add the cleaned raw shrimp. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour or more.
In a medium sized shallow dish place the flour with the baking soda. In a separate shallow dish place the coconut with the instant potatoes.
Remove the shrimp from the marinade and place in a separate dish, DO NOT!! Throw the marinade out.
Dip the shrimp first in the flour and baking soda, then in the marinade and finally in the coconut and instant potato bowl.
Heat a large frying pan with about an inch of vegetable oil; add the garlic to the oil. Carefully, place the battered shrimp in the hot oil, turning only once. Fry until a beautiful golden color. Place on paper towels to drain after frying and before plating.
This is a real treat!!
With Love,
Catherine
Angie's Recipes says
These look indeed lipsmackingly good!
David says
Catherine, Great looking coconut shrimp! My wife's favorite... Thanks for the recipe! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Fred Rickerson says
I am absolutely going to try this! I will probably skip the coconut though, can you think of something I can substitute it with?
gi-gi says
Looks amazing! It was on most menu's in Key West,so thank you for making GWE continue. 🙂
gigi
Drick says
most certainly a delighful shrimp prep and one I have not done in years - I like your version so much.. gonna have to fry me up some
BuyWoWAccount says
Yummy! Perfect for parties having finger foods! The coating is very unique.
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Tina says
Your ingredients in the recipe does intrigue-I am a big fan of coconut shrimp!
The picture really is enticing-delicious.
Vicki Bensinger says
Oops, I almost forgot to thank you for stopping by my blog. I am following you now as well! Please add a recipe on my blog for the Virtual cookie swap and Giveaway for the upcoming holidays. Hope to see you. Back.
Vicki Bensinger says
Wow these shrimp look and sound sensational. I like that it has a touch of curry in them. The mashed potatoes are such a different addition that now I have to try these. I'm sure they taste amazing!
Kim Bee says
Catherine- Thank you so much for your sweet words on my blog. I am touched by your kindness. Hope to get to know you better. Loving your blog. Coconut is like a food group for me. Lol!