Crunchy Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Orange Marmalade Sauce
For the shrimp:
- 1/2 cup PILLSBURY BEST® All-Purpose or Unbleached Flour
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon jerk seasoning
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut milk
- 1 -3/4 cups unsweetened shredded wheat, crushed
- CRISCO® All-Vegetable Shortening* for frying
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 24 large tail shrimp, shell attached (about 1-1/2 pounds)
For the dip:
- 1 1/2 cups SMUCKER'S® Sweet Orange Marmalade
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons Crisco® Pure Canola Oil
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (or to taste)
Directions for the shrimp:
Melt enough shortening to equal 2 inches in a deep frying pan, or use an electric deep fryer half-filled with shortening; heat to 350°(365°for electric fryer).
In a shallow bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, jerk seasoning, and paprika. Pour coconut milk into a second bowl. In a third bowl or shallow plate, combine the crushed shredded wheat and flaked coconut. Lay out cooling racks and place waxed paper underneath them to catch drippings.
Working in assembly-line fashion, hold each shrimp by the tail, coat with the flour mixture, dip into the coconut milk and coat with the crushed wheat/coconut mixture. Place shrimp on a rack and repeat process until all shrimp are coated.
Fry 6 or 8 shrimp at a time, for 1-2 minutes or until golden and crispy. Bring oil back to 350°(365° for electric fryer) before frying next batch. As each batch finishes, drain shrimp on a paper towel before transferring to a serving platter. Serve hot or warm with dip.
Note: Shrimp may be prepared in advance and frozen for up to 2 weeks. To serve, defrost slightly and re-crisp at 375°.
Nutritional information per serving (1 shrimp per serving):
119 calories, 7 g fat, 43 mg cholesterol, 44 mg sodium, 7 g protein, 9 g carbohydrates
Yield: Makes 24 shrimp
Directions for the dip:
Place all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until almost smooth, or crush ingredients with a potato masher. Place mixture in a small serving bowl and set aside.
Nutritional information per serving (1 teaspoon per serving):
17 calories, 0 g fat, 11 mg cholesterol, 52 mg sodium, 0 g protein, 4g carbohydrates
Yield: Makes 72 teaspoons of sauce
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