Dinner for 4
Crispy Coconut Shrimp
Shrimp are coated with seasoned cornstarch, egg whites, and sweetened coconut, then fried until crisp and served with chili sauce.
$4.22per serving $$$
45 minstart to table
4servings
Ingredients
- 2 lb shrimp
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 3/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 3 large egg whites
- 2 1/2 tbsp sugar
- vegetable oil (optional)
- thai sweet red chili sauce
Steps
- Pat the shrimp dry and season them with salt and cayenne pepper.
- Whisk the egg whites in a shallow bowl until lightly foamy.
- Place the cornstarch in one bowl and mix the coconut with sugar in another.
- Coat each shrimp in cornstarch, dip it into egg whites, and press on the coconut mixture.
- Heat one-half inch of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Fry the shrimp for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until crisp and cooked to 145 F, then serve with sweet red chili sauce.
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