Costa Rica Cooking Coconut Fried Jumbo Shrimp

coconut flakes

🥗Healthier: panko breadcrumbs

💰Cheaper: regular breadcrumbs

Panko provides a lighter, crunchier texture.

jumbo shrimp

🥗Healthier: chicken breast

💰Cheaper: smaller shrimp

Chicken is often more affordable and can be a leaner option.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: regular milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and can be used for a lighter batter.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Coconut oil enhances flavor while canola is often cheaper.

Marinate shrimp in toasted sesame oil and fresh coconut for a few hours.

Break 2 eggs into a bowl and mix in 3 tablespoons of whipping cream.

Add fresh grated coconut to the egg mixture.

Prepare a mango dipping sauce by blending fresh mango, red onion, fresh ginger, red bell pepper, vinegar, and water in a food processor.

Heat oil until hot for frying the shrimp.

Coat the marinated shrimp in the coconut-egg mixture.

Fry the shrimp in hot oil until golden brown, being careful not to overcook them.

Plate the shrimp and garnish with fresh mango and thinly sliced red onion.

Serve with the mango dipping sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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