Capt. Dick’s Recipes: Coconut panko shrimp
By CAPT. RICHARD MAY
Easy Rider Charters
Bokeelia 283-3247
easyridercharters.com
Coconut panko shrimp
Ingredients:
– 1 lb. large shrimp (about 20 count)
– 2 eggs
– Flour
– 1 c. milk
– 2 c. panko Japanese bread crumbs
– 2 c. shredded or flaked coconut
– Oil for frying
How to:
Wash and peel shrimp and remove the dark vein.
Blend the eggs with the milk in a shallow bowl.
Thoroughly blend the panko and coconut in a separate bowl.
Dredge each of the shrimp in flour, then dip them in the egg mixture and roll in the panko, coconut mix until well coated.
Place on a platter.
Continue until all of the shrimp are coasted.
Heat the oil in a wok or deep fryer to 350 degrees.
Fry the shrimp several at a time, turning once until golden brown.
Drain on paper towels.
Capt. Dick’s Seafood and More Recipes is available for $8.50 plus $1.90 for postage by calling the number above or mailing to 7989 Judge Bean Road, Bokeelia, FL 33922. Make checks payable to Dick May.