Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Aioli
Ingredients
- 1lb medium or large shrimp, cleaned with tails on
- 5 cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups shredded coconut
- 2 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1/2 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 eggs
Spicy Aioli
- 1 cup mayonnaise
- 1 jalapeno pepper, roughly chopped with seeds
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- zest and juice of 1 lime
Instructions
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In a medium pot, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until the temperature reads 325 degrees on a candy thermometer.
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In a small bowl, beat the eggs with 1 tablespoon of water. In a large bowl, combine the coconut, panko bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
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Coat each shrimp with the egg mixture then dredge the shrimp in the coconut mixture.
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Cook the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes ubtil lightly browned.
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Place the shrimp on a plate lined with paper towels.
Spicy Aioli
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Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor and process until combined.