Name: Quick Coconut Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 12), peeled and deveined -; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour -; 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten -; 1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut -; Oil for deep-fat frying -; 1 jar (12 ounces) pineapple preserves -; 1 tablespoon frozen nonalcoholic pina colada mix, thawed -

Recipe information

Cooking:

15 min.

Servings per container:

Source:

More details

Ingredients for - Quick Coconut Shrimp

1. 1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 12), peeled and deveined -

2. 1/4 cup all-purpose flour -

3. 2 large egg whites, lightly beaten -

4. 1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut -

5. Oil for deep-fat frying -

6. 1 jar (12 ounces) pineapple preserves -

7. 1 tablespoon frozen nonalcoholic pina colada mix, thawed -

How to cook deliciously - Quick Coconut Shrimp

1. Stage

Starting with the tail, make a slit down the inner curve of each shrimp; press lightly to flatten. In 3 separate shallow bowls, place the flour, egg whites and coconut. Coat the shrimp with flour; dip into egg whites, then coat with the coconut.

2. Stage

In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

3. Stage

In a small bowl, combine preserves and pina colada mix. Serve with shrimp.