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Parrot Bay Coconut Shrimp

This is it. The best shrimp I’ve ever made. With the best dipping sauce. I could eat these Parrot Bay coconut shrimp embarrassingly fast, and in embarrassingly large quantities. I’m not ashamed to admit it. They’re fantastic. Lightly crunchy. Lightly sweet. With a wonderful tropical sauce. There’s coconut all around, but it’s not overpowering at all. It’s perfect. These are amazingly good shrimp.

Parrot Bay Coconut Shrimp

Quality Ingredients Make For Great Shrimp

The key to these Parrot Bay coconut shrimp is to not skimp on the ingredients. Get quality coconut rum. Get good pina colada mix. And most importantly, get great shrimp. I only use wild-caught Florida or Louisiana shrimp. Shrimp to Shore ships as soon as their catch is caught.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

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If you search around, you’ll find quality shrimp that is fresh-caught, not farm-raised, and can be delivered to your doorstep quickly. Or find a local fish monger that can get you shrimp. Don’t settle for less than the best, this dish deserves it.

Also try my other take on coconut shrimp with a dipping sauce.

Parrot Bay Coconut Shrimp
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Parrot Bay Coconut Shrimp

If you search around, you'll find quality shrimp that is fresh-caught, not farm-raised, and can be delivered to your doorstep quickly.
Course Appetizer or Main
Cuisine American
Keyword coconut, deep-fried, shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 2
Calories 910kcal

Ingredients

For the Pina Colada Dipping Sauce

For the Shrimp

Instructions

For the Pina Colada Dipping Sauce

  • Combine all ingredients.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

For the Shrimp

  • Heat a few inches of oil to 350 F in a Dutch oven or deep fryer.
  • Set out three medium bowls.
  • In the first bowl, place 3/4 cups of flour.
  • In the second bowl, combine the remaining 3/4 cup of flour, sugar and salt.
  • Add the milk and rum and stir or whisk until smooth.
  • In the last bowl combine the panko and coconut.
  • Let the wet batter stand for minutes.
  • Working in batches, dip the shrimp in the bowl of flour. Toss to coat. Shake off any excess flour.
  • Next, transfer the shrimp to the wet batter and dunk and turn to coat well. Shake off any excess batter.
  • Last, place the shrimp in the panko mixture and toss to coat.
  • Fry the shrimp for 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove to a wire rack or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve hot with the pina colada dipping sauce.

Notes

The sauce is delicious. Make extra.

Nutrition

Calories: 910kcal | Carbohydrates: 135g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 33g | Saturated Fat: 22g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 577mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 571IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 288mg | Iron: 7mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Old Bay Southern Fried Shrimp

If I had served these Old Bay southern fried shrimp on a platter I would’ve given them a ’10’ out of 10 possible points. But, served in a basket I give them an ’11’. That’s because baskets make everything taste better. True story. Smash burgers? Better in a basket. Onion rings or fries? Way better in a basket. Ditto fried fish and a host of other foods.

As easy as they were to make, these southern fried shrimp pack serious flavor thanks to one of my favorite seasonings, Old Bay. There’s no such thing as too much Old Bay for me. Make these shrimp and serve them with fries… and then sprinkle the fries with Old Bay and you’ll be happy too.

Old Bay Southern Fried Shrimp

Tail On. Tail Off. Perfect Either Way.

I prefer to keep the tails on when I make Old Bay southern fried shrimp. I like having the handles. And I also like to think that the tails slow me down a bit. Otherwise, I’d just pop them in my mouth like popcorn and the entire basket would be gone before I knew it. The tails increase the time I have to enjoy them because they are GREAT!

OLD BAY Seasoning, 6 oz
OLD BAY Seasoning, 6 oz

Also try my honey hot fried shrimp.

Southern Fried Shrimp
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Old Bay Southern Fried Shrimp

I prefer to keep the tails on when I make southern fried shrimp. I like having the handles.
Course Appetizer or Main
Cuisine American
Keyword deep-fried, shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 269kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Miss In the Kitchen

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 350 F.
  • Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on if desired.
  • Pour the buttermilk into a bowl.
  • In a shallow dish or baking dish, combine the flour and Old Bay Seasoning.
  • Working in batches, dip the shrimp in the buttermilk.
  • Shake off excess then dredge in the flour mixture, coating well. Shake off the excess.
  • Fry 2-3 minutes or until golden brown, removing to a paper towel-lined plate or wire rack to drain while cooking the remaining shrimp.
  • Serve with cocktail sauce for dipping.

Notes

Best served hot.

Nutrition

Calories: 269kcal | Carbohydrates: 52g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 138IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Mac and Ernie’s Fried Shrimp

I’m a fried shrimp addict. You’d think that by now I’d have enough recipes for making them. Yet I’m always on the looking for more and more. I came across this recipe from a roadside eatery in Texas, Mac and Ernie’s, and knew I had to make it. Not so much because the breading seemed different, but because it uses evaporated milk. And what a difference it makes! Crispy crunchy lightly spicy outside, tender, slightly sweet inside, Mac and Ernie’s fried shrimp are exactly what I was craving.

Mac and Ernie's Fried Shrimp

Fresh-Caught Is Better-Tasting

I used fresh-caught Florida shrimp for my Mac and Ernie’s fried shrimp. I try to get either gulf shrimp or Florida shrimp and avoid the farm-raised imported shrimp as much as possible. The taste difference is noticeable. Why go through the effort of frying your own shrimp only to use poorer quality shrimp?

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

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Mac and Ernie's Fried Shrimp
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Mac and Ernie’s Fried Shrimp

Be sure to not over-cook the shrimp.
Course Appetizer or Main
Cuisine American
Keyword deep-fried, shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 287kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Mac & Ernie’s Roadside Eatery

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or Dutch oven to 360 F.
  • Combine the flour, pepper, salt, Cajun seasoning and onion powder in a bowl (I like to use a pie plate).
  • Beat the eggs in another bowl.
  • Add the evaporated milk and beat to combine.
  • Working in batches, dip the shrimp in the egg mixture.
  • Shake off excess then roll in the flour mixture. Shake off excess.
  • Fry 2 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.

Notes

Serve with cocktail sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 287kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 59mg | Sodium: 937mg | Potassium: 240mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 424IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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La Camaronera Fried Shrimp

La Camaronera is a seafood restaurant in Miami, Florida. I’ve never been there. But I took a gander at the menu and could only draw one conclusion: I need to be there. Everything looks amazing. Fortunately for me, before I can make it back to Miami, the chef from the restaurant gave the recipe for La Camaronera fried shrimp to the Food Network! These shrimp are different. They are not your ‘normal’ battered and fried shrimp. The wet batter contains ketchup. Yep. You read that correctly. And that’s what makes these shrimp amazing.

La Camaronera Fried Shrimp

Perfect Crunch. Perfect Flavor.

The flavor in each and every bite of La Camaronera fried shrimp makes you want more and more. They have just the right crunch and texture. These are not your 1980s steak house butterflied crazy crunchy over-fried shrimp. They are special.

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.

The Presto Fry Daddy is perfect for making smaller batches of food. It only uses a few cups of oil and comes to temperature quickly. Clean-up is easy too!

Presto Fry Daddy 4-Cup Electric Deep Fryer, Aluminum
Presto Fry Daddy 4-Cup Electric Deep Fryer, Aluminum

Also try my Old Bay southern fried shrimp.

La Camaronera Fried Shrimp
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La Camaronera Fried Shrimp

These shrimp are special.
Course Appetizer or Main
Cuisine American
Keyword deep-fried, shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 432kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Butterfly the shrimp if desired.
  • Heat 3" of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • Whisk together the ketchup, black pepper, cumin, garlic, salt, lime juice and water in a large bowl.
  • Place the flour into another large bowl.
  • Working in batches, place the shrimp into the ketchup mixture and coat on all sides.
  • Shake off any excess and transfer to the flour.
  • Roll to coat.
  • Fry the shrimp 2-3 minutes until cooked and golden brown.
  • Transfer to a wire rack-lined baking sheet or paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

Great served with fries and cocktail sauce!

Nutrition

Calories: 432kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 3384mg | Potassium: 670mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 955IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 50mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Kickin’ Fried Shrimp

Where have I been that I have not been sprinkling my fried shrimp with Old Bay seasoning? Now I can’t stop doing it, and I have no intention of stopping either. These kickin’ fried shrimp are really great. But, they’re amazing with that just a bit more Old Bay at the end. I couldn’t get enough of these. What wonderful coating and flavor!

Kickin' Fried Shrimp

The Perfect Coating

The coating on these kickin’ fried shrimp is perfect. It’s a tad crunchy. It’s crazy delicious. And it sticks to the shrimp. Man, there’s nothing worse than picking up a piece of fried shrimp only to have the batter fall off. That’s a recipe for sadness right there.

I used medium shrimp for this dish. You could use large shrimp instead if you want to serve them more as a main dish. Or you could use smaller for an appetizer.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

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Also try my Bayou fried shrimp.

Kickin' Fried Shrimp
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Kickin’ Fried Shrimp

Where have I been that I have not been sprinkling my fried shrimp with Old Bay seasoning? Now I can’t stop doing it, and I have no intention of stopping either. These kickin’ fried shrimp are really great.
Course Appetizer or Main
Cuisine American
Keyword deep-fried, shrimp, spicy
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 341kcal
Author Based on a recipe from Melissa’s Southern Style Kitchen

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Heat 3-4" of oil to 350 F in a Dutch oven or deep fryer.
  • Place shrimp in a large bowl and season with 1/2 teaspoon Old Bay.
  • Toss to coat.
  • In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, cornmeal, remaining Old Bay, garlic powder, onion powder and cumin.
  • In a shallow bowl or pie plate whisk together the eggs and buttermilk.
  • Add shrimp to the flour mixture and coat well. Shake off excess.
  • Dip shrimp in the egg mixture. Shake off excess.
  • Return shrimp to the flour mixture and coat well. Shake off excess.
  • Working in batches, fry the shrimp 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • If desired, sprinkle a bit more Old Bay over the shrimp before serving.

Notes

Serve with cocktail sauce, for dunkin’!

Nutrition

Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 337mg | Sodium: 948mg | Potassium: 249mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 146IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 233mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Crispy Fried Shrimp

I can eat an embarrassing amount of crispy fried shrimp. My addiction to these little goodies started as a child. Maybe once every few months we would eat out at Sizzler. I would always get the fried shrimp. I would devour them.

That tradition lives on, believe me. That’s why I make them at home. In bigger batches. These crispy fried shrimp are nice and crispy and have a fantastic lightly savory flavor. No overpowering flavors here, you can still taste the wonderful shrimp.

Crispy Fried Shrimp

Right-Sized Shrimp For The Perfect Bites

I like to use shrimp that aren’t too big or too small when I make crispy fried shrimp. For me, 21-25 count (that means 21-25 shrimp are in a pound) are the perfect size. If I can get them, I use Louisiana Gulf Shrimp. I believe they have the best flavor but you can use whatever you prefer (or can find).

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

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You can use pre-shelled and pre-deveined shrimp but give them a once-over before using to make sure that there aren’t any shell pieces or veins left. Just in case.

If you’re looking for something super-simple for dipping your delicious crispy fried shrimp, try my quick cocktail sauce or my Carolina cocktail sauce.

Also try my Cajun fried shrimp and my panko fried shrimp.

Crispy Fried Shrimp
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Crispy Fried Shrimp

These crispy fried shrimp are nice and crispy and have a fantastic lightly savory flavor. No overpowering flavors here, you can still taste the wonderful shrimp.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword crispy, deep-fried, shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 629kcal

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Remove the shells from the shrimp up to the tail section.
  • Make an incision down the back and remove the vein.
  • Rinse with cold water.
  • In a large bowl or pie plate combine the egg and milk.
  • Place the flour in another large bowl or pie plate.
  • And in another large bowl or pie plate place the bread crumbs, salt, basil, parsley, garlic and onion powders.
  • Heat oil in a large Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
  • Working in batches, coat the shrimp in the egg mixture.
  • Shake off excess and then roll in flour.
  • Return shrimp to the egg mixture and coat again.
  • Shake off excess and then roll in the bread crumb mixture, coating well.
  • Transfer to hot oil and fry until golden brown, 3-4 minutes.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to let drain before serving.

Notes

Serve with cocktail sauce or tartar sauce for dipping.

Nutrition

Calories: 629kcal | Carbohydrates: 90g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 385mg | Sodium: 3084mg | Potassium: 390mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 236IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 363mg | Iron: 9mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Outback Steakhouse Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp

Oh me. It was a happy day for the shrimp addict in me. I made copycat Outback Steakhouse Gold Coast coconut shrimp, along with an orange marmalade dipping sauce. The shrimp were incredible. So crispy. The perfect batter. And loaded with fantastic coconut. They were delicious and great on their own. But oh, they weren’t served by themselves. Alongside, the dipping sauce added a unique taste that offset some of that coconut sweetness. The two made for an unforgettable dinner dish.

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp

The Dipping Sauce Rocks!

Although the shrimp are the star of the show in these copycat Outback Steakhouse Gold Coast coconut shrimp, I cannot overstate how great the dipping sauce is. It’s somewhat reminiscent of cocktail sauce in that it has a good horseradish flavor. The orange keeps the tropical theme going. And along comes a great mustardy hit. It may sound a bit different, but I assure you, it’s different in a great way. There were no leftover shrimp or dipping sauce.

I used by small Fry Daddy fryer to make this dish. That required me to cook them in batches. For a quicker fry, ensuring that everything is done at the same time, I’d recommend using a larger fryer or Dutch oven.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

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T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel

Also try some copycat Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ fried shrimp.

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp
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Copycat Outback Steakhouse Gold Coast Coconut Shrimp

The dipping sauce is addicting. You might want to double the amounts.
Course Appetizer or Main
Cuisine American
Keyword deep-fried, shrimp
Prep Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 463kcal

Ingredients

For the shrimp

For the dipping sauce

Instructions

For the dipping sauce

  • Place all ingredients in a small bowl. Stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving. Note: Also prepare the batter (below) at this time since it also requires 1 hour of resting time.

For the shrimp

  • To prepare the batter, place the beer, flour and 1/2 cup of the coconut flakes, sugar and salt into a medium-sized bowl. Whisk to combine well. Cover. Let sit for 1 hour.
  • Heat a few inches of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 350 F.
  • Place remaining coconut in a pie plate or shallow bowl.
  • Pat shrimp dry and sprinkle with paprika.
  • Working in batches if needed, dip shrimp into the beer batter, turning to coat completely.
  • Transfer the shrimp to the coconut and roll to coat well.
  • Fry shrimp 2-3 minutes or until shrimp are golden brown, turning them as they cook. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve shrimp with dipping sauce.

Notes

Make extra dipping sauce. It’s great!

Nutrition

Calories: 463kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 498mg | Potassium: 232mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 28mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Copycat Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ Fried Shrimp

Oh, how I do love perfectly battered, perfectly fried shrimp. As soon as I took my first bite of this copycat Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ Fried Shrimp I knew I should’ve made more. And I should’ve doubled the sauce recipe, too. The shrimp are seasoned just right. They’re tender. The batter stays on and that’s a major plus. The dipping sauce is different. Kind of cocktail sauce-like, but mayonnaise-based. It’s quite good and would be great with fried fish or even on a fish sandwich. These are great shrimp.

Copycat Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Fried Shrimp

The Perfect Combination

The key to making these copycat Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ fried shrimp is to not over-cook them. For me, that means about 90 seconds. I use 16-20 count (large) shrimp. If you’re new to frying shrimp, I recommend starting with just one little ole shrimp. Fry it, and keep an eye on the time. When you think it’s done pull it out and try it (after cooling of course). If it’s too done, knock 15 seconds off the cook time and try another test shrimp. Not done enough? Add 15 seconds and try again.

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.

The Presto Fry Daddy is perfect for making smaller batches of food. It only uses a few cups of oil and comes to temperature quickly. Clean-up is easy too!

Presto Fry Daddy 4-Cup Electric Deep Fryer, Aluminum
Presto Fry Daddy 4-Cup Electric Deep Fryer, Aluminum
Copycat Outback Steakhouse Bloomin' Fried Shrimp
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Copycat Outback Steakhouse Bloomin’ Fried Shrimp

Fantastic shrimp with an equally-fantastic dipping sauce.
Course Appetizer or Main
Cuisine American
Keyword deep-fried, shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 470kcal
Author Inspired by a recipe from Copykat

Ingredients

For the Bloomin' Sauce

For the shrimp

Instructions

For the Bloomin' Sauce

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

For the shrimp

  • Heat 3" of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • In a pie plate or shallow bowl, combine the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper and cayenne.
  • In another pie plate or shallow bowl, stir together the buttermilk and water.
  • Place a wire rack over a cookie sheet.
  • Coat the shrimp in the flour mixture and shake off any excess.
  • Roll the shrimp in the buttermilk and shake off any excess.
  • Return the shrimp to the flour mixture and coat again. Shake off any excess and transfer to the wire rack.
  • Working in batches if needed, fry the shrimp for 1-2 minutes (I prefer 1 minute and 30 seconds), turning once, until golden brown. Remove the another wire rack or a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Serve with the Bloomin' sauce for dipping.

Notes

Make extra sauce. It’s yummy!

Nutrition

Calories: 470kcal | Carbohydrates: 54g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 1026mg | Potassium: 219mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 411IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Coconut Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce

My wife and I stopped by Pappadeaux Seafood Kitchen outside of Cincinnati, Ohio, the other day. The food there is always absolutely amazing. We had their Coconut Shrimp with Cajun slaw and a dipping sauce, and it was beyond fantastic. Ever since then I have been jonesin’ for coconut shrimp. Now, this recipe for coconut fried shrimp with dipping sauce is not meant to be a copycat of the version from Pappadeaux. But, it’s still mighty tasty and comes with a great dipping sauce (don’t be afraid to double the recipe for the dipping sauce).

Coconut Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce

Don’t Overcook Them!

Be careful to not overcook the shrimp when you’re making these coconut fried shrimp with dipping sauce. They don’t take long to cook at all, just until they are just starting to turn golden brown. You will be rewarded for your efforts.

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

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Also try my copycat of Applebee’s Sriracha shrimp, Bayou fried shrimp, southern fried shrimp, Bubba Gump’s Dumb Luck coconut shrimp and my copycat of Bonefish Grill’s Bang Bang shrimp. Did I mention how much I love fried shrimp?

Just recently made some Parrot Bay coconut shrimp and it was fantastic!

Coconut Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce
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Coconut Fried Shrimp with Dipping Sauce

This recipe for coconut fried shrimp is mighty tasty and comes with a great dipping sauce (don’t be afraid to double the recipe for the dipping sauce).
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Keyword coconut, deep-fried, dipping sauce, shrimp
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 518kcal
Author Mike

Ingredients

For the dipping sauce

For the shrimp

Instructions

For the dipping sauce

  • Combine all ingredients in a small pot over low heat.
  • Stir occasionally while you make the shrimp.

For the shrimp

  • Combine flour, salt, and baking powder in a large bowl.
  • Whisk in the water and let set for 20 minutes.
  • In a shallow bowl or pie plate combine the coconut and bread crumbs.
  • Heat 2″ of oil in a Dutch oven or deep fryer to 325 F.
  • Add shrimp to the batter mixture and coat well.
  • Working in batches, shake off excess batter then add shrimp to the coconut mixture,
  • Press lightly on the coating to get it to adhere, covering all sides of the shrimp.
  • Lower shrimp into the oil and cook 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove to a paper towel-lined plate.
  • Serve with warmed dipping sauce on the side.

Notes

I recommend doubling the amount of dipping sauce. It’s delicious!

Nutrition

Calories: 518kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Cholesterol: 286mg | Sodium: 1764mg | Potassium: 307mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 41g | Vitamin A: 99IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 243mg | Iron: 5mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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Cajun Fried Shrimp

My two biggest food obsessions? Chicken wings and fried shrimp. I could eat either one any time, any where. I’ve never had wings or shrimp that I didn’t absolutely love. Like these Cajun fried shrimp. Lightly crunchy. Stick-to-the-shrimp batter. A little heat. Perfectly cooked. Crazy tasty. And you know, they’re great looking too! You do eat with your eyes first, or so they say! I kinda think I eat with my nose first. I smell the aroma of the food often long before I see it! That’s what gets my mouth watering.

Cajun Fried Shrimp

My Kind Of Shrimp

This is shrimp done up right. I served these Cajun fried shrimp with a crazy wonderful remoulade that has ended up being a shrimp-dipping staple in our house. It’s great for fries fish, too.

For that little extra ‘something’ sprinkle the shrimp lightly with Old Bay seasoning just before serving.

If I’m cooking for a crowd, I’ll break out my big deep fryer. But, if it’s just the two of us, I’ll fire up my Fry Daddy fryer. It’s the perfect size for both of us. It fries everything perfectly. And as an added bonus, it doesn’t use a lot of oil, which saves me money.

I get out my big deep fryer when it’s time to fry a large batch of food. It comes to temperature quickly and it maintains that temperature perfectly. It has a built-in oil filter and storage unit so I can re-use the oil several times.

T-fal Ultimate EZ Clean Stainless Steel Deep Fryer with Basket 3.5 Liter Oil and 2.6 Pound Food Capacity 1700 Watts Oil Filtration, Temp Control, Digital Timer, Dishwasher Safe Parts Stainless Steel
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Also try my crispy fried shrimp and my blackened fried shrimp.

Cajun Fried Shrimp
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5 from 1 vote

Cajun Fried Shrimp

I’ve never had wings or shrimp that I didn’t absolutely love. Like these Cajun fried shrimp. Lightly crunchy. Stick-to-the-shrimp batter. A little heat. Perfectly cooked.
Course Appetizer or Main
Cuisine Main
Keyword Cajun, deep-fried, shrimp
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 444kcal

Ingredients

For the Spicy Remoulade Sauce

Instructions

  • Heat 3-4" of oil to 350 F in a deep fryer or Dutch oven.
  • In a pie plate or shallow dish, whisk together the buttermilk, egg, and mustard.
  • In another pie plate or shallow dish, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, paprika, salt, cayenne and garlic powder.
  • Working in batches, add the shrimp to the flour mixture and coat well.
  • Shake off excess then place into the buttermilk mixture.
  • Shake off excess then return to the flour mixture, coating again.
  • Add to the hot oil and fry 3-4 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
  • Serve with the spicy remoulade sauce.

For the Spicy Remoulade Sauce

  • Whisk together all ingredients in a small bowl. Refrigerate until ready to use.

Notes

Give the sauce another good stir before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 333mg | Sodium: 2090mg | Potassium: 285mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 516IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 232mg | Iron: 4mg

Nutritional values are approximate.

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