Almond and Coconut Fried Shrimp

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Almond and Coconut Fried Shrimp encapsulates the perfect fusion of culinary indulgence and health-conscious eating.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Seafood

Keyword coconut, shrimp

Prep Time 1 45

Cook Time 4

Servings people

Calories 3413kcal

Cost $12

Combine the coconut flour with a pinch of salt in a bowl and the eggs with the coconut milk in another bowl. Also place the slivered almonds in a separate bowl.
1 cup coconut flour, 4 eggs, 2 cups coconut milk, 1 pinch salt, 1 ½ cups slivered almonds
Dip each shrimp in the liquid mixture, than in the coconut flour mixture and finally in the slivered almonds, pressing well to make the almonds stick.
12 raw jumbo shrimp
Place the coated shrimp on a sheet of wax paper, on a plate and place in the freezer to set for about 1 ½ hours.
When ready to fry the shrimp, heat the coconut oil in a large pot until the oil reaches 350 F. Monitor the temperature closely and be very careful with the hot oil at this point.
6 cups coconut oil
Remove the shrimp from the freezer and fry them, operating by batches, until the exterior turns golden brown, about 4 minutes.
Transfer the fried shrimp to a plate and pat them dry with paper towels.
Make sure the oil returns to 350 F before doing the next batch.
Serve with a simple salad and with your favorite dipping sauce.