Electric Skillet Coconut Shrimp

5 from 3 votes

Electric Skillet Coconut Shrimp

This electric skillet coconut shrimp, one of my favorite appetizers, is actually quite easy to make and doesn’t require many ingredients, making it simple as well as delicious. And to be honest, they look quite impressive once assembled and ready to serve with their golden, crunchy exterior and their perfect, one-bite size.

Prep Time15

Cook Time4

Total Time19

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 283kcal

Author: Joss Dyckson

Equipment

Electric Skillet

Ingredients

For the Shrimp

1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup shredded coconut
1 tablespoon curry powder
¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
2 egg whites
1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
½ cup canola oil

For the Curry Mayonnaise

¾ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon curry powder

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Instructions

Add the curry to the mayonnaise and mix it together well. Set aside.
In a bowl, lightly whisk the egg whites. Add the shrimp, ensuring they are covered with the whites.
In a zip-top bag, combine the flour, coconut, curry and salt. Remove the shrimp from the egg whites, letting the excess drip off, and place them in the bag with the flour mixture to coat them. This way the coating will stick better. They should be well covered.
In an electric skillet, heat the oil to 350°F. Fry the shrimp in batches, until golden brown on both sides (3-4 minutes). Drain on a baking rack over paper towels.
Serve the coconut shrimp with the curry mayonnaise.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days.
You can reheat them in the skillet over medium heat or in the oven to keep them crispy.
Although this recipe makes use of an electric skillet for cooking the shrimp, a simple frying pan coated with oil would also suffice.
If you're using a larger electric skillet (such as a 16") you will need to use more oil to fry the shrimp.
A slotted flipper works great for transferring the shrimp to a baking rack.
If you are a fan of spicy dishes, you can mix the mayonnaise with a hot curry paste to liven up the dip. This dill dip recipe would also complement the shrimp well.

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