Fried Coconut Shrimp!!!
By: Lady Catherine ...
Published: Wednesday, October 12, 2011 - 2:34pm

Ingredients




2 lbs. fresh large cleaned shrimp - raw
Marinade:
1 ½ cups milk plus 1 tablespoon vinegar
Zest & juice of l lime
Dashes of red pepper flakes
Dashes of curry powder
Dashes of paprika
Dashes of chili powder
Dashes of dried oregano
Dashes of dried cumin
Shrimp Coating:
2 cups of all-purpose flour plus 1 tsp. baking powder
1 ½ cups of shredded coconut
1 ½ cups instant potatoes
2 cloves garlic
Vegetable oil for frying

Preparation

1 Combine all of the ingredients for the marinade and add the cleaned raw shrimp. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour or more. 2 In a medium sized shallow dish place the flour with the baking soda. In a separate shallow dish place the coconut with the instant potatoes. 3 Remove the shrimp from the marinade and place in a separate dish, DO NOT!! Throw the marinade out. 4 Dip the shrimp first in the flour and baking soda, then in the marinade and finally in the coconut and instant potato bowl. 5 Heat a large frying pan with about an inch of vegetable oil; add the garlic to the oil. Carefully, place the battered shrimp in the hot oil, turning only once. Fry until a beautiful golden color. Place on paper towels to drain after frying and before plating.

About

This is a real treat!!
With Love,
Catherine