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Best Chinese Coconut Shrimp

The Best Chinese Coconut Shrimp You’ll Crave Forever

This Best Chinese Coconut Shrimp recipe features crispy shrimp with a creamy coconut sauce that is irresistible and easy to make.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 1 large egg white acts as a binding agent
  • 1/4 cup water or Chinese rice wine white wine can substitute
  • 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt adjust if using regular salt
For the Coconut Sauce
  • 1 can coconut milk full-fat preferred
  • 1 tablespoon sugar brown sugar for deeper flavor
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise regular or vegan
  • 1 tablespoon white vinegar apple cider vinegar is an alternative
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch no substitutions recommended
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated or minced
For Breading and Frying
  • 2 cups neutral oil canola or vegetable recommended
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder do not omit
  • 1/2 cup additional cornstarch for coating

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowls
  • baking sheet
  • wire rack

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Marinate shrimp in a bowl with egg white, water, and coarse salt for 10 minutes to 4 hours.
  2. Mix coconut milk, sugar, mayonnaise, vinegar, cornstarch, and salt in another bowl.
  3. Sauté ginger in neutral oil over medium heat, then pour in the sauce mixture and heat until bubbling.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk cornstarch and baking powder. Coat each marinated shrimp evenly and place on a baking sheet.
  5. Heat oil to 350°F in a large skillet. Fry shrimp in batches for 1-2 minutes until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack.
  6. Reheat the coconut sauce and toss the fried shrimp until coated. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 15gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Garnish with fresh cilantro or a squeeze of lime for extra flavor.

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