Coconut Prawns Recipe
Description: Indulge in the delightful taste of Coconut Prawns with this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com. These succulent prawns coated in crispy coconut flakes are a treat for your taste buds. Perfect for a quick meal or a party appetizer, these Coconut Prawns are sure to impress your guests.
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 31 minutes
- Servings: 6
- Yield: 24 prawns
- Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (13 reviews)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 24 | Shrimp |
| 1/4 | Cup flour |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon salt |
| 1/2 | Teaspoon sugar |
| 2 | Eggs |
| 2 | Tablespoons milk |
| 2 – 4 | Cups shredded coconut |
| 2 | Tablespoons hot sauce |
| 2/3 | Cup oil for frying |
Instructions:
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Prepare the Prawns:
- Shell, devein, and butterfly the prawns, leaving the tail intact if possible.
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Prepare the Coating:
- In a bowl, beat together the eggs, milk, and hot sauce until well combined.
- On a separate plate, combine flour, salt, and sugar.
- Place shredded coconut in another bowl.
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Coat the Prawns:
- Dip each prawn first in the flour mixture, ensuring it’s fully coated.
- Next, dip the prawn into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off.
- Finally, coat the prawn thoroughly in shredded coconut, pressing gently to adhere.
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Optional:
- At this point, you can place the coated prawns on waxed paper and refrigerate them until you’re ready to cook.
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Fry the Prawns:
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat.
- Fry the coated prawns until golden brown on each side, about 2-3 minutes per side.
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Serve:
- Serve the Coconut Prawns hot with your choice of warmed jalapeno pepper jelly or cocktail sauce.
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 429.9
- Fat: 37g
- Saturated Fat: 14.4g
- Cholesterol: 92.5mg
- Sodium: 436mg
- Carbohydrates: 19.5g
- Fiber: 1.5g
- Sugar: 13.8g
- Protein: 6.8g
Enjoy the crispy texture and tropical flavor of these Coconut Prawns! Perfect for any occasion, they’re bound to be a hit with family and friends. 🍤🥥
