Coconut Shrimp

Name: Coconut Shrimp
Ingredients: 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*; 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut**; 2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 large eggs; 18 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact; Peanut oil (for frying)

8 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)*
1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut**
2 teaspoons finely grated lime peel
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 large eggs
18 uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact
Peanut oil (for frying)

Directions

1

Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix panko, coconut, lime peel, salt, and pepper in medium shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in another medium bowl to blend. Add shrimp to bowl with beaten eggs and toss to coat. Working with 1 shrimp at a time, remove shrimp from beaten eggs and turn to coat in panko mixture. Place shrimp on prepared baking sheet. DO AHEAD:
2

Pour enough peanut oil into large skillet to reach depth of 1/4 inch; heat over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add shrimp to skillet and cook until golden and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Arrange shrimp on platter and serve warm.
3

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