Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce
Shrimp coated in shredded coconut and gluten-free breadcrumbs, fried golden and crunchy, served with a sticky sweet chili dip. An irresistible crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Serves 4- 1.25 lb large shrimp, peeled
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 0.5 cup gluten-free breadcrumbs
- 0.5 cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 0.5 cup gluten-free sweet chili sauce
- 1 cup avocado oil
- 0.5 tsp salt
- 1 lime
Instructions
- 1
Set up three bowls: cornstarch with salt, beaten eggs, and coconut mixed with breadcrumbs.
- 2
Dredge each shrimp in cornstarch, then egg, then press into the coconut mixture.
- 3
Heat avocado oil in a deep skillet to 350F.
- 4
Fry the shrimp in batches for 2 to 3 minutes until golden and crisp.
- 5
Drain the shrimp on a wire rack and season with a pinch of salt.
- 6
Serve hot with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
- 7
Finish with a squeeze of fresh lime.
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