Easy Coconut Shrimp

I love shrimp. Lately when I go to a restaurant I look for some kind of shrimp dish.  It's so good!! I usually look for a grilled dish but came across this recipe for Coconut Shrimp.  It was a healthy version and still was delicious!  I will definitely be making it again!

I didn't use the sauce but it sounds good!

Easy Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 pound of tail-on shrimp (tail off will work too, they just look fancier with tails)
• 1 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
• 1 cup almond flour
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon each of garlic powder, salt and pepper
• 1-2 cups of coconut oil, (or tallow or lard) for frying
• 1 tablespoon sea salt
• optional: 2 tablespoons honey

Instructions

1. In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil until hot enough to fry.
2. Wash, de-vein and peel shrimp (leave tails on) or you can buy them this way.
3. Beat the eggs with about a teaspoon of water and the garlic powder, salt and pepper until smooth.
4. Mix the shredded coconut and almond flour.
5. Dip each shrimp into the egg and then into the almond flour/coconut until well coated and quickly place into pan of oil.
6. Cook approximately 3 minutes per side and don’t touch at all between flipping them.
7. When done, remove and sprinkle with salt.
8. Optional Sauce:  Use fresh pineapple, the cream from the top of the coconut milk and a little honey to make a pina colada dipping sauce (favorite) OR Blend fresh mango with a splash of vinegar and some olive oil for a mango sauce.
9. Enjoy!

*Recipe by Wellness Mama