Coconut Shrimp

== Description ==
Contributed by Catsrecipes Y-Group
* Source: Taste of Home
* Makes 6 servings.
== Ingredients ==
* 18 uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 1 lb)
* ⅓ cup cornstarch
* ¾ tsp salt
* ½ tsp cayenne pepper
* 3 egg whites
* 2 cups flaked coconut
* oil for deep fat frying
=== Apricot Pineapple Salsa ===
* 1 cup diced pineapple
* ½ cup finely chopped red onion
* ½ cup apricot preserves
* ½ cup minced fresh cilantro
* 2 tbsp lime juice
* 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped When cutting or seeding hot peppers, use rubber or plastic gloves to protect your hands. Avoid touching your face.
* salt and pepper to taste
== Directions ==
# Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact.
# Make a slit down inner curve of each shrimp, starting with the tail; press lightly to flatten.
# In a shallow dish, combine the cornstarch, salt and cayenne.
# Set aside.
# In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form.
# Place the coconut in another shallow dish.
# Coat shrimp with cornstarch mixture; dip into egg whites, then coat with coconut.
# In an electric skillet or deep fat fryer, heat oil to 375°F.
# Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 1 to 1½ minutes on each side or until golden brown.
# Drain on paper towels.
# In a bowl, combine salsa ingredients.
# Serve with shrimp. 
== Note ==
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Category:Cathy's Recipes
Category:Shrimp Recipes
Category:Egg white Recipes
Category:Coconut Recipes
Category:Pineapple Recipes
Category:Red onion Recipes
Category:Apricot preserves and jam Recipes
Category:Cilantro Recipes
Category:Lime juice Recipes
Category:Jalapeno pepper Recipes