Ingredients
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Shrimp:
- 1 lb. jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined with tail on
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup flour
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup sweetened coconut flakes
Sauce:
- 1 can (8 oz.) pineapple chunks, with juice
- 2 teaspoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- A dash of cayenne (optional)
Instructions
- Blend all the sauce ingredients and chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Combine the panko with coconut flakes and mix well.
- Dust the shrimp in the flour, dip it in the egg and coat fully with the coconut-panko mixture.
- Repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Over medium heat, heat up the oil until hot and fry the shrimp in batches until a light golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Let it rest for 10 minutes then dish and serve with chilled pineapple sauce.
- Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 30 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins