Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Mayo
Ingredients:
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on or off, your preference)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Vegetable oil, for frying
Optional: Lime wedges for serving
Sweet Chili Mayo:
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sweet chili sauce (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional, for extra tang)
Instructions:
1. Prepare the shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. This helps the coconut adhere better.
2. Season the flour: In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
3. Prepare the dredging station: Set up three shallow dishes: one with the seasoned flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the shredded coconut.
4. Dredge the shrimp: First, dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Then, dip it into t