Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Chipotle Sauce

Experience the vibrant and coastal flavors of Campeche, Mexico, with this deliciously crispy Coconut Shrimp. Perfect as an appetizer or a main course, these coconut-crusted shrimp are served with a zesty chipotle sauce, capturing the essence of the region's seafood-rich cuisine.

Ingredients

🍤 8-10 medium-sized shrimp, peeled (leave tails on)
🌾 Wheat flour; enough for dredging
🥚 1 whole egg, whisked
🥥 Grated coconut; consider using Bob's Red Mill organic shredded coconut
🧂 A pinch of salt, mixed with flour
🌶️ A pinch of black pepper, mixed with flour
🛢️ Chef Soya cooking oil; enough for deep frying
🌶️ Chipotle peppers for sauce; prepared as a thick, reddish-brown sauce

Instructions

1- Prepare the Shrimp:

• Peel and devein the shrimp, keeping the tails intact for better presentation and handling.

2- Whisking the Egg:

• Crack the egg into a small white bowl and whisk it until the mixture is uniform.

3- Season the Flour:

• In a separate plate, combine the wheat flour with a pinch of salt and black pepper.

4- Prepare the Coconut:

• If your grated coconut is coarse, process it briefly in a blender to achieve a finer consistency.

5- Set Up Breading Station:

• Plate 1: Seasoned flour.
• Bowl: Whisked egg.
• Plate 2: Finely grated coconut.

6- Bread the Shrimp:

• Dredge each shrimp in seasoned flour, ensuring full coverage.
• Dip the floured shrimp into the whisked egg, letting excess egg drip off.
• Coat the egg-dipped shrimp generously in grated coconut, pressing it gently to ensure it sticks.

7- Heat the Oil:

• In a black frying pan, add Chef Soya cooking oil and heat it over low heat, ensuring there's enough for deep frying.

8- Fry the Shrimp:

• Carefully place the coated shrimp into the hot oil, frying in batches to prevent overcrowding. Cook until they're golden-brown and crispy.

9- Drain and Serve:

• Remove the shrimp from the oil and let them drain on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil. Serve immediately with chipotle sauce on the side.

Prep Time: 10-15 minutes
Cook Time: 5-10 minutes
Total Time: 15-25 minutes
Servings: Approximately 4
Equipment:

• Plates and bowls: Various ceramic and plastic (generic)
• Fork (generic)
• Blender for coconut (generic; recommend Ninja or Oster models)
• Black frying pan (generic; recommend Lodge cast iron)
• Tongs (generic)
• Serving plate (generic)

Cooking Tips

• Leaving the shrimp tail intact aids presentation and ease of eating.
• For a consistent crunchy coating, finely grate the coconut using a blender if needed.
• Fry over low heat to achieve even, crispy shrimp.

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Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Chipotle Sauce