Coconut Shrimp

  • 16 shrimp
  • 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup white bread crumbs
  • 8 cups vegetable oil
  • 2 to 4 lemons
  • 1 bottle Golden Pacific Island Chili Sauce

Clean and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. 

In a deep bowl combine shrimp with three-quarters Golden Pacific Island Honey Chili, Lemon Chili, or Maple Chili Sauce and one-quarter with either white wine, beer, cider, cooking sherry or lemon-lime soda.  Marinade and cover for at least 4 hours.

Heat oil in a deep fryer to 350 degrees. 

In a shallow dish combine coconut and breadcrumbs.  Drain shrimp, reserving marinade, and dredge in flour, shaking off excess.  Dip in reserved marinade, and dredge in coconut mixture.  Deep-fry until golden brown.

Serve with Golden Pacific Island Honey Chili, Lemon Chili or Maple Chili Sauce and lemon. 

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