Paula Deen's Coconut Shrimp with Orange Dipping Sauce

A tasty fried shrimp recipe!

skill level

Easy

time

1-30min

servings

4-6

cost

Contributed by : Paula Deen

Paula Deen's fried coconut shrimp might be naughty, but they sure taste nice!

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step 1

ingredients 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
2 cups bread crumbs
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

instructions In a large bowl, combine coconut and bread crumbs and season with salt and pepper.
step 2

ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour
4 large eggs (beaten)

instructions Place flour, eggs, and bread crumb mixture into 3 separate bowls.
step 3

ingredients 24 large shrimp (peeled and deveined)

instructions Dredge the shrimp in flour and shake off excess. Next, dip the shrimp thoroughly in the egg and rub against the side of the bowl to lightly remove excess. Finally, coat the shrimp thoroughly with the bread crumb mixture. Lay out the shrimp so they do not touch on a parchment-lined baking sheet or platter until ready to fry.
step 4

ingredients Vegetable oil (for frying)

instructions In a large Dutch oven, heat several inches of oil to 350 degrees F. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 3 to 4 minutes per batch. Be careful not to overcrowd shrimp in the oil while frying. Drain on paper towels.
step 5

ingredients 1/2 cup orange marmalade
Rum (if desired)

instructions For the Dipping Sauce: Heat the marmalade in a small saucepan over low heat. Thin with rum as desired.
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