Fire King Bistro Coconut and Macadamia Fried Shrimp

Ingredients

• 12 large shrimp, peeled, de-veined
• 3 egg whites
• 1/2 cup unsweetened, long-shred coconut
• 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 3 cups vegetable oil

Instructions

1. Place shrimp in bowl of lightly salted ice water to cover; set aside.
2. Beat egg whites until foamy.
3. Combine coconut and nuts in small bowl.
4. Drain shrimp (do not pat dry) and dredge in flour. Quickly dip into egg whites; toss with nuts and coconut until completely covered.
5. Fry in 350 degree F oil for about 2 minutes or until golden brown; remove from pan; drain.
6. Portion and serve.

Attribution

Posted by LladyRusty at Recipe Goldmine 9/3/02 2:21:27 pm.

Source: Chefs Joe Simone and Mark Ellis, Fire King Bistro, Hingham, Massachusetts