Receta de camarones al coco

Ingredientes

• 32 jumbo shrimp (peeled, deveined, tail on)
• 1/2 cup all purpose flour
• 1 tsp seafood seasoning (i.e. Old Bay Seasoning or similar)
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 large eggs
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• few dashes hot sauce
• 1 7 oz package sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying

Preparación

1. 1

   Prep Shrimp: Add shrimp, flour, seafood seasoning, salt and pepper to a large Ziploc bag. Seal and shake to evenly coat.

2. 2

   Egg Wash: In a shallow bowl, whisk together eggs with coconut milk.

3. 3

   Coconut Panko Mixture: In a separate shallow bowl mix together coconut and panko bread crumbs.

4. 4

   Dip flour coated shrimp into egg allowing excess to drip off, then dredge into the coconut mixture pressing the breadcrumbs firmly onto each shrimp. Repeat until all are coated, placing onto a wax paper lined baking pan. Freeze for 20 minutes to set the breading.

5. 5

   To Fry: Heat 2-inches of oil in a Dutch oven fitted with a fry thermometer. Heat oil to 350°F.

6. 6

   Remove shrimp from freezer. Cook shrimp for around 2 minutes per side until golden brown. Cook in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.

7. 7

   Remove from oil using a stainless steel spider or slotted spoon to a paper towel lined platter or sheet pan to drain.

8. 8

   Serve immediately with Asian sweet chili sauce for dipping.

9. 9

   Air-Fryer Coconut Shrimp: If you don’t have a deep fryer, make air-fryer coconut shrimp in a 375° air fryer.Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Prepare the shrimp per the recipe then place into the air fryer basket in a single layer. Spray the shrimp with cooking spray or an oil mister.Cook for about eight minutes, turning halfway through. Spray again with cooking spray or use an oil mister to cover any dry spots. Air fry until golden brown and crispy and the shrimp ate cooked through, don't overcook.Baked Coconut Shrimp: Preheat the oven to 400°F.Arrange shrimp on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray in a single layer.Spray the shrimp with cooking spray or an oil mister. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown, crispy and cooked through.