Coconut Shrimp and Sweet Plum Sauce Recipe 🍤🥥🍍

Overview:

• Prep Time: 30 minutes
• Cook Time: 30 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour
• Servings: 4

Description:

This delightful recipe for Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Plum Sauce is a fusion of various coconut shrimp recipes, infused with a burst of citrusy flavors. The precise measurements are provided, but feel free to adjust according to your taste preferences!

Ingredients:

For the Shrimp Batter:

1. Beat the egg in a bowl.
2. Add one cup of flour, sugar, and slowly mix in your preferred carbonated clear citrus drink (like Citrus Zima or Sprite). The batter should resemble pancake batter.

Preparation:

1. Peel and devein the shrimp, removing the tails if desired.
2. Set up an assembly line with bowls of flour, batter, coconut, and two cookie sheets.
3. Lightly dust the shrimp in the flour.
4. Dip the shrimp in the batter, ensuring it’s fully coated.
5. Cover the shrimp with coconut, pressing gently to adhere.
6. Place the coated shrimp in a single layer on a cookie sheet.
7. Refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to set the batter.

Cooking the Shrimp:

1. Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
2. Fry the shrimp until lightly golden on all sides.
3. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

For the Sweet Plum Sauce:

1. In a medium saucepan, strain the pineapple syrup.
2. Reduce the syrup by half to concentrate the flavor.
3. Add the plum preserves and cook for 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the sweet and sour sauce, along with the rest of the pineapple.
5. After another 2 minutes, add the sugar and diluted cornstarch.
6. Simmer the sauce for 15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

Serving:

• Arrange the crispy coconut shrimp on a platter.
• Drizzle with the luscious sweet plum sauce.
• Garnish with fresh cilantro or sliced green onions, if desired.

Enjoy!

Savor the crunchy texture of the coconut shrimp paired with the tangy-sweet plum sauce, a perfect harmony of flavors. This dish is sure to be a hit at any gathering or a delightful treat for a cozy night in. 🌴🍤✨