Coconut Popcorn Prawns with Dipping Sauce
Servings Prep Time
4people 15minutes
Cook Time
10minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 15minutes
Cook Time
10minutes
Ingredients
The Shrimp
  • peanut oilfor frying
  • 1/2cup all purpose flour
  • 1teaspoon salt
  • 1/2teaspoon baking powder
  • 2/3cup water
  • 2cups shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1/2cup bread crumbs
  • 1pound medium or large prawnspeeled & deveined with tail on
The Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2cup lime marmalade
  • 2tablespoons rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
  1. In a small pot, add all dipping sauce ingredients and turn on low. Heat for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes.
  2. In a large, heavy pot heat 2-inches of the peanut oil to 325 degrees F.
  3. In a medium mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the water a bit at a time and whisk until smooth. Let the batter stand for 15 minutes.
  4. On a plate, toss the coconut and bread crumbs together.
  5. Holding the prawn by the tail, dip the shrimp into the batter, coating well. Remove the shrimp and dredge in the coconut mixture, pressing to help the coconut mix stick.
  6. Fry the shrimp in small batches in the hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes or until brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a cooling rack with paper towels underneath to catch the oil.
  7. Serve the shrimp with the dipping sauce.
Recipe Notes

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