Coconut Shrimp with Lime Dressing Recipe

Name: Coconut Shrimp with Lime Dressing
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Peanut or vegetable oil, for deep-frying; 2 egg whites; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 12 (U-15) jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and flattened; 2 cups flaked coconut; Lime dressing, recipe follows; 2 bunches watercress leaves, for garnish; 1 cup sour cream; 1 lime, zested and juiced; 1 small shallot, finely diced; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper; Kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper

Servings: persons

Peanut or vegetable oil, for deep-frying
2 egg whites
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
12 (U-15) jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, and flattened
2 cups flaked coconut
Lime dressing, recipe follows
2 bunches watercress leaves, for garnish
1 cup sour cream
1 lime, zested and juiced
1 small shallot, finely diced
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon finely chopped scotch bonnet pepper
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

1
In a large heavy bottom saucepan, pour enough oil to fill the pan about a third of the way.
2
Heat over medium heat until a deep-fryer thermometer inserted in the oil reaches 350 degrees F. (If you do not have a thermometer a cube of bread will brown in about 3 minutes.)
3
In a bowl whisk together the egg whites, cornstarch, salt, and pepper, to taste.
4
Dip the shrimp into the egg mixture, and then press the shrimp into the coconut flakes, coating well on both sides.
5
Fry the shrimp in batches until coconut is golden, about 2 to 3 minutes.
6
Drain on paper towel.
7
Serve immediately.
8
Dress shrimp with lime dressing and garnish with watercress leaves.
9
Combine ingredients in a small bowl, and chill until ready to serve.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Peanut or vegetable oil, for deep-frying, 2 egg whites, 1 tablespoon cornstarch, Kosher salt, and more.

Yes, Coconut Shrimp with Lime Dressing falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Coconut Shrimp with Lime Dressing

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