Coconut Shrimp With Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce Recipe

Name: Coconut Shrimp With Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: COCONUT SHRIMP; 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact; 1/3 cup cornstarch; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut; 3 large egg whites; vegetable oil, for frying; SPICY APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE; 1/2 cup smucker's apricot preserves; 1/4 cup dijon-style mustard; 2 teaspoons hot mustard (or more); 2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce; crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

Servings: persons

COCONUT SHRIMP
1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact
1/3 cup cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
3 large egg whites
vegetable oil, for frying
SPICY APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE
1/2 cup smucker's apricot preserves
1/4 cup dijon-style mustard
2 teaspoons hot mustard (or more)
2 teaspoons teriyaki sauce
crushed red pepper flakes, to taste

1
Butterfly each shrimp by cutting slightly more than halfway through using a small sharp knife, starting at top of the inward curve just below tail toward outward curve (do not cut shrimp in half).
2
Press each shrimp open and press slightly to flatten.
3
Combine cornstarch, salt and cayenne pepper.
4
Place coconut in a shallow dish.
5
Beat egg whites until frothy.
6
Roll shrimp in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess.
7
Dip shrimp into egg whites, then press into coconut; coating both sides.
8
Pour all-vegetable oil into a heavy large pot to a depth of 3 inches; heat oil to 350u00b0F
9
Working in batches, add shrimp to hot oil; cook about 1 minute, or until cooked through.
10
Carefully transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain.
11
SPICY APRICOT DIPPING SAUCE:.
12
Combine all ingredients; stir until well blended.

328

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: COCONUT SHRIMP, 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left intact, 1/3 cup cornstarch, 3/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Coconut Shrimp With Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Coconut Shrimp With Spicy Apricot Dipping Sauce

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