COCONUT SHRIMP WITH PEANUT SAUCE

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This is a little bit of work but it is worth it. This can be served as a main dish or serve it as an appetizer.

Provided by Meryl Hausner

Categories     Seafood

Number Of Ingredients 19

24 large (15-20 count) shrimp, peeled, deveined & butterflied
1/2 c cornstarch
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp freshly ground white pepper
1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
4 egg whites
2 1/2 c sweetened & shredded coconut
canola or peanut oil, for frying
PEANUT SAUCE
1/4 c chicken stock
3 oz coconut milk, unsweetened
1 oz lime juice
1 oz soy sauce
1 Tbsp fish sauce
1 Tbsp hot sauce
2 Tbsp garlic, chopped
1 Tbsp ginger,chopped
1/4 c cilantro, fresh & chopped
1 1/2 c peanut butter, creamy

Steps:

  • 1. Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
  • 2. In a small bowl combine cornstarch, salt,pepper & cayenne.
  • 3. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy.
  • 4. In another bowl, place the coconut.
  • 5. Coat the shrimp with the cornstarch & shake off any excess.
  • 6. Dip into the egg white & then press into the coconut to get full coverage.
  • 7. Try to keep 1 hand dry, this will keep things a little cleaner.
  • 8. In a large pan, heat the oil to 350 an gently submerge the shrimp, 6 at a time.
  • 9. Fry for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • 10. Remove them to a rack and drain. Serve with peanut sauce.
  • 11. Directions for Peanut Sauce:
  • 12. In a food processor, puree the chicken stock, coconut mik, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, chopped garlic & ginger.
  • 13. Add the peanut butter & pulse to combine.
  • 14. Fold in the cilantro & keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
  • 15. Bring sauce to room temperature & serve with coconut shrimp.

Spring Cook
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my shrimp turned out soggy.


Jackline Bako
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp were crispy and flavorful, and the peanut sauce was creamy and flavorful.


david etinosa
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I made this dish for my family and they raved about it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the peanut sauce was delicious.


CrazyGaming_93
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This was the best coconut shrimp I've ever had! The shrimp were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the peanut sauce was the perfect dipping sauce.


Genesis Cardenas
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I'm not usually a fan of shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the peanut sauce was amazing.


Motion Trackable
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This dish was perfect for a party! The shrimp were crispy and the peanut sauce was creamy and flavorful.


Sadheer abbasi
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The shrimp were a bit overcooked, but the peanut sauce was delicious.


Fisokuhle.G. Ngcobo
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This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but the shrimp were delicious.


Shamshad
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my shrimp turned out soggy.


Wesley Uzzell
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Lindsey Speers
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The peanut sauce was a bit bland for my taste, but the shrimp were delicious.


Rhema Bikume
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This was my first time making coconut shrimp and it turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Maxamed Bakar
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I had some trouble getting the breading to stick to the shrimp, but the end result was still delicious.


M zahoor khan Noor khan
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This dish was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the shrimp were cooked perfectly.


Kaamran Khan
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I'm not usually a fan of coconut shrimp, but this recipe changed my mind! The shrimp were perfectly cooked and the peanut sauce was the perfect complement.


Hesti Yusup
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This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing! The shrimp were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the peanut sauce was creamy and flavorful.


David Hackett
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I made this dish for my family and they loved it! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the peanut sauce was delicious.


Blvck Sensei
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This coconut shrimp with peanut sauce was a hit at my party! The shrimp were crispy and flavorful, and the peanut sauce was the perfect dipping sauce. I will definitely be making this again.