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Coconut Shrimp With a Kick - Baked or Fried Recipe

Coconut Shrimp With a Kick - Baked or Fried Recipe

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Coconut Shrimp With a Kick - Baked or Fried

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Ingredients:

Serving

18 large shrimp, raw, peeled, deveined (about 1 lb)
1/3 cup cornstarch
3/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
3 egg whites
2 cups flaked coconut
oil (optional)

Directions:

Combine cornstarch, salt and cayenne in a shallow dish.
Beat egg whites in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
Place coconut in a zipper bag or on a plate.
Make a slit down inner curve of shrimp and press lightly to flatten shrimp.
Coat shrimp with cornstarch mixture.
Holding each shrimp by the tail dip in egg mixture.
Coat shrimp with coconut.
To FRY: in hot oil (375°F) fry shrimp a few at a time for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side- or until golden brown- don't overcook! Drain on paper towels or a clean brown paper bag.
To BAKE: in a 450°F oven bake shrimp on a lightly oiled baking sheet for 12-14 minutes or until brown turning once.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	764.76 Kcal (3202 kJ)
Calories from fat	406.79 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	45.2g	70%
Cholesterol	87.68mg	29%
Sodium	2375.61mg	99%
Potassium	350.65mg	7%
Total Carbs	76.69g	26%
Sugars	0.36g	1%
Dietary Fiber	4.3g	17%
Protein	17.3g	35%
Vitamin C	0.2mg	0%
Iron	2.6mg	14%
Calcium	54.4mg	5%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	304.22 Kcal (1274 kJ)
Calories from fat	161.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.98g	70%
Cholesterol	34.88mg	29%
Sodium	945.03mg	99%
Potassium	139.49mg	7%
Total Carbs	30.51g	26%
Sugars	0.14g	1%
Dietary Fiber	1.71g	17%
Protein	6.88g	35%
Vitamin C	0.1mg	0%
Iron	1mg	14%
Calcium	21.6mg	5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

salty
savory
bitter
sweet

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