LIME AND COCONUT SHRIMP WITH RED CURRY SAUCE

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A fried shrimp appetizer recipe. The flavorful batter gets its kick from makrut lime leaves, curry paste, and ginger ale.

Categories     Appetizer     Fry     Lime     Coconut     Shrimp     Curry     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free

Yield Makes 6 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

Curry Sauce
1 13.5- to 14.5-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
12 whole green cardamom pods, crushed
3 fresh makrut (Thai) lime leaves (3 double leaves)
2 garlic cloves, chopped
2 tablespoons (packed) golden brown sugar
1 tablespoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon Thai red curry paste
2 teaspoons fish sauce (nam pla or nuoc nam)
Lime Leaf Batter
3/4 cup all purpose flour
1/4 cup cornstarch
2 teaspoons minced makrut (Thai) lime leaves (3 to 4 double leaves)
1 1/2 teaspoons Thai red curry paste
1 teaspoon (packed) golden brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (or more) ice-cold ginger ale
Shrimp
6 cups (about) peanut oil
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
18 uncooked large shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled, deveined, butterflied, tails left intact
Fresh cilantro sprigs
Makrut lime leaves

Steps:

  • For curry sauce:
  • Combine all ingredients in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, whisking to blend. Reduce heat to medium and simmer 1 minute. Remove from heat. Cover and let sauce stand at room temperature 10 minutes for flavors to blend. Strain. Season sauce to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Rewarm before serving.)
  • For lime leaf batter:
  • Using on/off turns, mix flour and next 5 ingredients in processor until blended. Transfer flour mixture to medium metal bowl. Gradually whisk in 3/4 cup ginger ale. (Can be made 6 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Add more ginger ale by tablespoonfuls if batter thickens.)
  • For shrimp:
  • Add enough oil to heavy large saucepan to measure 1 1/2 inches deep. Attach deep-fry thermometer to side of pan (do not allow tip to touch bottom of pan). Heat oil to 370°F to 380°F. Place cornstarch in shallow bowl. Place coconut in medium bowl. Lightly dredge shrimp in cornstarch, shaking off excess. Working in batches, dip shrimp in batter to coat lightly, allowing excess batter to drip off. Dredge shrimp in coconut. Fry shrimp until cooked through and coconut is golden, about 2 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain.
  • Divide warm sauce among 6 plates. Stand 3 shrimp back-to-back on each plate. Garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime leaves and serve.

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