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
Umm Mymoonah says
Very tempting, would love to try it.
Danielle says
Coconut Shrimp is my favorite kind!!! Your recipe look delicious!! I can't wait to try it.
Debbie says
Oh these look just delicious. Never made coconut shrimp before but have had them many times in restaurants. So good!
The Baking Gypsy says
Ahhh, this was quite scrumpdillyicious!!! Let's make it again & soon!!! And now, I shall go sneak into the kitchen and eat leftovers! Hehehe...
xoxo,
Tammy
Lizzy says
First the red velvet, and now these gorgeous shrimp? They look irresistible..so crunchy and perfect.
Wanda says
Have you ever heard of "coconut" crusted chicken. I'm trying to find new ways to cook chicken tenders.
Janette@Janette's Sage says
Okay my mouth is watering..this is one of my favorite dishes, and I have never tired it at home...now I have got to. Thanks, thanks...
Claudia says
Love the spices in the marinade - very warming. And the crunch in the photos are perfect!
Joanne says
I love using coconut as a breading!
Pegasuslegend says
My favorite wish I were here to eat these! These look 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!
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!
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.
Tina says
Your ingredients in the recipe does intrigue-I am a big fan of coconut shrimp!
The picture really is enticing-delicious.
BuyWoWAccount says
Yummy! Perfect for parties having finger foods! The coating is very unique.
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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
gi-gi says
Looks amazing! It was on most menu's in Key West,so thank you for making GWE continue. 🙂
gigi
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?
David says
Catherine, Great looking coconut shrimp! My wife's favorite... Thanks for the recipe! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave
Angie's Recipes says
These look indeed lipsmackingly good!
randomcreative says
I love coconut shrimp! I made it once with our electric fondue pot, and it turned out well. I keep meaning to make it again. This may inspire me. 🙂
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Temptation!! LOL! Love me some coconut shrimp! blessings ~ Tanna
B&B Brugge says
Awesome Posting !
MaZyDoLl says
Good Late Afternoon from England!
Thank you for publishing your recipe as it gives me an idea. I will surely try this but will use pork loin.
I just want to ask. Did you fry the coated shrimp on a moderate flame?
Thank you in advance!
Yours,
Vicky
kathy says
Oh my gosh Catherine these look really wonderful! You and I see eye to eye on food, that's for sure. This shrimp is definitely a treat!
Have a lovely weekend my friend 🙂
mia xara says
Yummy goodness,they look so crunchy!Love this recipe,Catherine! XO
Rita says
Somehow Google must have removed me fro your list. After your kind words I came to check you out and missed these great recipes. Always wanted to make coconut shrimps, now you gave me the recipe; thank you,
Rita
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I meant from My list. I am very interested in CookEatShare Recipe thing on your blog. Do you like it
and is it very complicated?
Rita