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Buffet Style Creamy Coconut Shrimp

Buffet Style Creamy Coconut Shrimp That's Finger-Licking Good

This Buffet Style Creamy Coconut Shrimp combines crispy shrimp and a rich coconut sauce for a delightful dish that’s sure to impress.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound Large Shrimp Fresh, peeled, and deveined
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil For frying
For the Batter
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour for a suitable option
  • 1/2 cup Corn Starch Enhances crispiness
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder For light and airy batter
  • 1/2 teaspoon Baking Soda Can be exchanged for additional baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon Salt For seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon Pepper For seasoning
  • 1 cup Water To adjust the batter’s consistency
For the Coconut Sauce
  • 1 cup Coconut Cream Star ingredient for rich flavor
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Condensed Milk Adds sweetness and creaminess
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Thickening agent for sauce

Equipment

  • Frying pan
  • saucepan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk

Method
 

Sauce Preparation
  1. In a saucepan over medium-low heat, combine coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, cornstarch, and a splash of water. Whisk until smooth and simmer gently for 5-7 minutes until thickened.
Batter Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, corn starch, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Gradually add water until smooth.
Fry the Shrimp
  1. Preheat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat. Dip shrimp into the batter and fry in small batches for 1-2 minutes on each side until golden.
Combine and Serve
  1. After frying, drain the shrimp on paper towels. Reheat the coconut sauce, toss the shrimp in it until well-coated, and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 370mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Use fresh shrimp for the best results. Store leftovers in separate containers to maintain texture.

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