Coconut Shrimp
(from Lucianolinda’s recipe box)
Source: Southern Living-Vikki D. Sturm, Rossville, Georgia
Serves 4 peopleCategories: Appetizers- snacks
Ingredients
- 1 lb. unpeeled, large fresh shrimp
- 1/2 cup cream of coconut
- 3 Tbsp. cornstarch
- 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise
- 1 Tbsp. lemon juice
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 1/4 cups flaked coconut
- 1/2 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil
Directions
- Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact; devein, if desired.
- Stir together cream of coconut and next 4 ingredients until smooth.
- Coat shrimp with 1 cup cornstarch; dip in cream of coconut mixture; drain on a wire rack.
- Dredge shrimp in coconut; dredge in breadcrumbs. Place on a baking sheet; cover and chill 1 hour.
- Pour oil to a depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven; het to 375 degrees. Fry shrimp, in batches, until golden. Drain.