Coconut Fried Shrimp

Coconut Fried Shrimp Recipe

photo by recipe author

Servings: 2
Preparation Time: 5 minutes

• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour*
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• palm shortening, for frying
• 1 lb. shrimp

1. Mix the salt in a bowl with whole wheat flour, whisk the eggs in another bowl, and pour the shredded coconut in a third bowl.

2. Heat palm shortening in a cast iron skillet, or other pan that is safe for high heat. Use enough to come 3/4 of the way up the shrimp. Dip each shrimp in the flour, then the eggs, and finally in the coconut. Set them gently in the hot oil. Cook 30 seconds to 1 minute per side.

3. Serve hot with dipping sauces of choice.

*If gluten free, use gluten free flour of choice.

Recipe submitted by Cristina, Oklahoma City, OK

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