Fried Coconut Shrimp!!! Recipe

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This is a real treat!!

With Love,

Catherine

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Servings: 4
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Ingredients

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  • 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

Directions

  1. Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade and add the cleaned raw shrimp. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour or more.
  2. 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.
  3. Remove the shrimp from the marinade and place in a separate dish, DO NOT!! Throw the marinade out.
  4. Dip the shrimp first in the flour and baking soda, then in the marinade and finally in the coconut and instant potato bowl.
  5. 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 349g
Recipe makes 4 servings
Calories 560  
Calories from Fat 85 15%
Total Fat 9.9g 12%
Saturated Fat 5.51g 22%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 345mg 115%
Sodium 345mg 14%
Potassium 737mg 21%
Total Carbs 60.28g 16%
Dietary Fiber 4.2g 14%
Sugars 1.52g 1%
Protein 54.06g 86%
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