This is a quick and easy supper, which makes it perfect for warm weather nights.
18 large shrimp
1 1/2 cups coconut
1/4 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 cups oil, for frying
Lime wedges, for garnish
Chili Vinegar:
3 oz. rice vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. crushed chilies
Salad:
Mixed greens
Chopped tomato and/or cucumber
Poppy Seed Salad Dressing:
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 1/2 tsp. poppy seeds
1 tsp. Dijon mustard
2 to 2 1/2 Tbsp. liquid honey
Prepare Chili Vinegar and set aside.
Devein shrimp (if not already deveined). Rinse.
In 3 separate bowls, put flour in on, eggs in another and coconut in the third. Dip shrimp in flour, then egg and then roll in coconut, laying them on a baking sheet as you complete the process.
Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat to 350° (*Thermometer is handy here. If oil is too cool, the shrimp will absorb oil and be heavy. If too hot, the outside will burn while the inside will be undercooked.) Fry shrimp by placing them in a single layer in hot oil, turning once underside is golden brown. Remove to a paper-towel lined plate until all the shrimp are finished. Serve immediately with lime slices and dip into Chili Vinegar.
For salad: Prepare salad dressing by whisking all ingredients together. Place lettuce, tomatoes and cucumber in a large bowl. Toss. Re-whisk salad dressing and then drizzle over salad and toss again.
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 3 or 4 servings
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Comments
No oil in the salad dressing?
val on May 17, 2011 9:06 AM
No oil, val. I was skeptical when I first tried it as well but it is lovely. The sour of the vinegar with the tang of the mustard and the sweet of the honey makes it perfect without a drop of oil!
Jen on May 17, 2011 9:37 AM
Jen - I love your blog!!! I went looking for a light dinner and this popped up. Thanks for the brilliance! Great recipes - great blog!!! Will be following faithfully! I'm already mad about your Earl Grey Chocolate Tea cakes and I haven't even made them yet! Thanks again!
Jillian on May 17, 2011 1:09 PM
Thanks so much, Jillian. As long as I keep cooking, I'll keep it coming ;)
Jen on May 17, 2011 1:15 PM