COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SWEET CHILI-LIME SAUCE

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Categories     Citrus     Egg     Fish     Herb     Fry     Cocktail Party     Oscars     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Sauce
3/4 cup Asian sweet chili sauce*
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Shrimp
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1 teaspoon curry powder (preferably Madras style)
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, beaten to blend 1 cup club soda
Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
1 1/2 cups medium shredded unsweetened coconut
16 large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact
*Available at some supermarkets, at Asian markets, and online from amazon.com.

Steps:

  • For sauce:
  • Mix all ingredients in small bowl. Do ahead Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill.
  • For shrimp:
  • Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Add egg and club soda; whisk just until combined but still lumpy. Let stand 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, pour enough vegetable oil into heavy large saucepan to come halfway up sides of pan. Attach deep-fry thermometer to pan; heat oil over medium heat to 375°F.
  • Line baking sheet with paper towels. Spread coconut on plate. Working with 1 shrimp at a time, dip into batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, then roll in coconut. Working in batches, deep-fry shrimp until cooked through, about 2 1/2 minutes. Transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve hot with dipping sauce.

Nakiganda Jazirah
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This is the best coconut shrimp recipe I've ever tried. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Cristyan Sanchez
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The shrimp were crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Drake Lowery
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Kaleb Spivey
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The shrimp are always crispy and the sauce is always delicious. I love serving this dish with rice and vegetables.


Jessica Cartwright
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


TLF JORDAN
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and the results are always amazing. The shrimp are always crispy and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.


Nithuka Nimsara
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out perfectly. The sauce was also delicious, with just the right amount of heat. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


Denyella Patterson
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This is the best coconut shrimp recipe I've ever tried. The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Joel Makhubedu
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I made this recipe for my family and they loved it! The shrimp were crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jesse Powell
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This recipe is a keeper! The shrimp were cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Atif Khokhar
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I've made this recipe several times and it never disappoints. The shrimp are always crispy and the sauce is always delicious. I love serving this dish with rice and vegetables.


Awulae Annor Adjaye
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This is one of my favorite recipes. The shrimp are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is so flavorful. I always get compliments when I make this dish.


Tiffany Regis
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I love this recipe! The coconut shrimp are always a hit with my family and friends. The sweet chili lime sauce is also delicious. I highly recommend this recipe.


Jaxx Jaden
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing. The shrimp are crispy and flavorful and the sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Muhammad sibtain Raza
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the shrimp and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Sostain James
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The shrimp are always crispy and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe!


Nic Mcdonald
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I followed the recipe exactly and the shrimp turned out perfectly. The sauce was also delicious, with just the right amount of heat. I served it with rice and vegetables and it was a hit with my family.


Raees Farooq MaHaR
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This recipe was absolutely delicious! The coconut shrimp were perfectly crispy and the sweet chili lime sauce was the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. I will definitely be making this again.