Coconut Shrimp Recipe - What's Cooking Wednesday

An easy recipe to make and one that can be used for easy weeknight dinners or an appetizer is coconut shrimp. Ingredients 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut 2 cups bread crumbs Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper 2 cups all-purpose flour 4 large eggs, beaten 24 large shrimp, peeled and deveined Vegetable oil, for frying Dipping Sauce: 1/2 cup orange marmalade 1 to 2 tablespoons dark rum Directions Step 1 In a large bowl, combine coconut and bread crumbs and season with salt and pepper. Step 2 Place flour, eggs, and bread crumb mixture into 3 separate bowls. Dredge the shrimp in flour and shake off excess. Step 4 Next, dip the shrimp thoroughly in the egg and rub against the side of the bowl to lightly remove excess. Step 5 Finally, coat the shrimp thoroughly with the bread crumb mixture. Lay out the shrimp so they do not touch on a parchment-lined baking sheet or platter until ready to fry. Step 6 In a large Dutch oven, heat several inches of oil to 350 degrees F. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Be careful not to overcrowd shrimp in the oil while frying. Drain on paper towels. Step 7 For the Dipping Sauce: heat the marmalade in a small saucepan over low heat. Thin with rum as desired. Step 8 Serve and Enjoy!