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Coconut Shrimp

17/11/2023

Coconut shrimp is a dish that combines the sweetness of coconut with the delicate flavor of shrimp. It is a tropically inspired recipe which, in an Italian twist, I might suggest pairing perhaps with an orange sauce for a playful sweet and sour contrast. Here’s the recipe for making coconut shrimp.

Ingredients

  • 500 g of shrimp, peeled and cleaned
  • 100 g of flour
  • 2 eggs
  • 200 g of coconut flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Oil for frying

Preparation

  1. Begin by peeling and cleaning the shrimp, removing the head, shell, and intestinal thread. Leave the tail for a dramatic effect and to handle them better.

  2. Pat the shrimp dry with kitchen paper and season lightly with salt and pepper.

  3. Prepare three bowls: place the flour in the first, beat the eggs with a pinch of salt in the second, and put the coconut flour in the third.

  4. Dip each shrimp first in the flour, then in the egg, and finally in the coconut flour, making sure the coating adheres well.

  5. Heat the frying oil in a large pan to temperature.

  6. Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until they are golden and crispy. This will take about 2-3 minutes per side.

  7. Drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Serve the shrimp hot, perhaps accompanied with an orange sauce made by reducing fresh orange juice with a touch of balsamic vinegar and a little sugar until it reaches a syrupy consistency.

Curiosities

Coconut is widely used in tropical and Asian cuisine, not only for sweet dishes but also for many savory preparations. Its use with seafood creates a sophisticated and aromatic combination that can be enhanced with the addition of spices such as curry or chili pepper.