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Coconut Shrimp
A delicious and simple appetizer that is best suited for any weeknight dinner.
Prep Time
15
minutes
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Cook Time
15
minutes
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Total Time
30
minutes
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Course:
Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
200
g
Shrimps
peeled and deveined
1
tsp
Lime Zest
grated
1/2
tbsp
Lime Juice
1/2
cup
Plain Flour
1/2
tsp
Salt
1/2
tsp
Black Pepper Powder
1
Egg
large
1/4
cup
Unsweetened Coconut Milk
1 1/4
cup
Sweetened Coconut Flakes
1/2
tsp
Red Chilli Powder
for frying
Oil
Instructions
Mix the shrimps, lime zest and lime juice in a bowl.
Mix the flour, salt, pepper powder in a bowl and keep aside.
Beat the egg and coconut milk in a bowl until smooth.
Add the coconut flakes and red chilli powder together.
Coat the shrimps, one at a time, first with flour, then egg and coconut.
Heat oil in a deep pan over medium flame.
Cook the shrimps, couple at a time, for 2 to 3 minutes until golden brown.
Remove and drain excess oil.
Serve with
sweet chilli sauce
.