Fast Coconut Shrimp
Tender shrimp are nicely coated with crumbs and coconut in this elegant appetizer. The rum and marmalade sauce on the side is a tasty complement.—Elaine Bonica, Bethel, Maine24 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Cook: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 cup panko (Japanese) bread crumbs
- 1 cup flaked coconut
- 1 pound uncooked large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- 1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade
- 1/4 cup rum
Directions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. In another shallow bowl,
- combine bread crumbs and coconut. Dip shrimp into egg mixture, then
- roll in crumb mixture.
- In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to
- 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 1-2 minutes on each side
- or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring orange marmalade and rum to a
- boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve with
- shrimp. Yield: 2 dozen (1-1/3 cups sauce).
Nutrition Facts: 1 shrimp with 2-1/2 teaspoons sauce equals 103 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 37 mg cholesterol, 60 mg sodium, 13 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 4 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat.