Division of Marketing and Development
Susan Nardizzi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner
Florida Seafood Recipe
Coconut Fried Shrimp
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Seafood-4044
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Ingredients |
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2 pounds |
peeled and deveined, uncooked shrimp |
2 cups |
all-purpose flour |
1 1/2 cups |
milk |
1 1/2 teaspoons |
baking powder |
1 teaspoon |
curry |
1/2 teaspoon |
salt |
2 cups |
coconut, shredded |
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oil for deep frying |
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Preparation |
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Thaw shrimp if frozen, rinse and set aside to drain. Measure 1/2 cup of flour and set aside. Combine remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, milk, baking powder, curry and salt, mix well. Place reserved flour and shredded coconut in separate shallow pans. Dredge shrimp in flour, dip in batter, then roll in coconut. Deep fry in hot oil at 350 F, until coconut is golden brown. Drain on absorbent paper, then transfer to warm tray. Serve hot with sweet-and-sour sauce.
Yield
6 servings
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Look for "Fresh from Florida" ingredients at your grocery store.
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