coconut shrimp with peanut sauce
(2 ratings)
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This is a little bit of work but it is worth it. This can be served as a main dish or serve it as an appetizer.
(2 ratings)
Ingredients For coconut shrimp with peanut sauce
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24 lg(15-20 count) shrimp, peeled, deveined & butterflied
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1/2 ccornstarch
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1/4 tspkosher salt
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1/4 tspfreshly ground white pepper
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1/4 tspcayenne pepper
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4egg whites
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2 1/2 csweetened & shredded coconut
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canola or peanut oil, for frying
- PEANUT SAUCE
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1/4 cchicken stock
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3 ozcoconut milk, unsweetened
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1 ozlime juice
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1 ozsoy sauce
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1 Tbspfish sauce
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1 Tbsphot sauce
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2 Tbspgarlic, chopped
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1 Tbspginger,chopped
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1/4 ccilantro, fresh & chopped
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1 1/2 cpeanut butter, creamy
How To Make coconut shrimp with peanut sauce
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1Pat the shrimp dry with a paper towel.
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2In a small bowl combine cornstarch, salt,pepper & cayenne.
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3In a separate bowl, whisk the egg whites until foamy.
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4In another bowl, place the coconut.
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5Coat the shrimp with the cornstarch & shake off any excess.
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6Dip into the egg white & then press into the coconut to get full coverage.
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7Try to keep 1 hand dry, this will keep things a little cleaner.
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8In a large pan, heat the oil to 350 an gently submerge the shrimp, 6 at a time.
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9Fry for about 3 minutes or until golden brown.
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10Remove them to a rack and drain. Serve with peanut sauce.
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11Directions for Peanut Sauce:
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12In a food processor, puree the chicken stock, coconut mik, lime juice, soy sauce, fish sauce, hot sauce, chopped garlic & ginger.
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13Add the peanut butter & pulse to combine.
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14Fold in the cilantro & keep refrigerated until ready to serve.
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15Bring sauce to room temperature & serve with coconut shrimp.
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