Coconut Shrimp

Name: Coconut Shrimp
Ingredients: 2 lb. shrimp; 1 cup flour; 3/4 tsp. seasoning salt; 1/4 tsp. ground red pepper; 1 tsp. sugar; 1/2 tsp ground ginger; 3 egg whites; 2 cup grated coconut; 1 lime; oil for deep frying

10 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 lb. shrimp
1 cup flour
3/4 tsp. seasoning salt
1/4 tsp. ground red pepper
1 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp ground ginger
3 egg whites
2 cup grated coconut
1 lime
oil for deep frying

Directions

1

Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein shrimp and rinse in water with lime juice of one lime and drain well.
2

Combine dry ingredients and stir to mix.
3

Beat egg whites until just beginning to form soft peaks.
4

Do not over beat because they will not stick to the shrimp.
5

Coat the shrimp well with the flour mixture.
6

Dip in the egg whites, coating well, then in the coconut.
7

Heat oil to 375 degrees and deep fry shrimp just until golden.
8

Serve with Brian's Red Sauce, as a main dish or appetizer.