Name: Coconut Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: FOR THE COCONUT SHRIMP: Oil for frying; 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut; 1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 eggs yolks; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on; FOR THE AIOLI: 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 2 tablespoons chili sauce, such as Huy Fong Foods brand; 2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice; 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

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Coconut Shrimp

Nothing says tropical paradise like a batch of coconut shrimp. Paired with a tangy aioli, these are just as good as the non-keto version, if not better.

Ingredients

FOR THE COCONUT SHRIMP: Oil for frying

1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut

1/2 cup unsweetened flaked coconut

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut milk

1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 eggs yolks

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on

FOR THE AIOLI: 1/2 cup mayonnaise

2 tablespoons chili sauce, such as Huy Fong Foods brand

2 teaspoons freshly squeezed lime juice

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

Directions Preparing:15 minCooking:15 min

Step 1TO MAKE THE COCONUT SHRIMP: In a large pot, heat 2 inches of oil to 350°F for deep-frying.

Step 2In a medium bowl, thoroughly mix together the shredded coconut, flaked coconut, coconut milk, mayonnaise, egg yolks, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.

Step 3Using 1 to 2 tablespoons of batter, carefully form it around each shrimp, leaving the tails exposed.

Step 4Immediately drop the battered shrimp into the preheated oil. Repeat with 2 to 3 more shrimp. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, until golden brown.

Step 5Remove the shrimp from the oil. Set aside to cool on a paper-towel-lined plate. Repeat the process with the remaining shrimp.

Step 6TO MAKE THE AIOLI: In a small bowl, thoroughly combine the mayonnaise, chili sauce, lime juice, and red pepper flakes.

Step 7Serve immediately with the coconut shrimp.