Shelly's Recipe

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH PINA COLADA SAUCE

Category: Seafood

1 1/2 cups corn starch, divided
2 cups plain bread crumbs
2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
1 1/2 cups liquid pina colada drink mix, divided
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/3 cup Captain Morgan Spiced Rum
1 lb raw shrimp, peeled, deveined, butterflied
1/3 cup sour cream
1/3 cup canned crushed pineapple, drained

Place 1 cup cornstarch in a bowl; set aside. Combine bread crumbs, 1/2 cup cornstarch, and coconut flakes in a separate bowl; set aside.

Combine 1 cup pina colada mix, powdered sugar, and rum in a separate bowl; set aside. Coat shrimp in cornstarch, then dip in pina colada mixture, then in coconut mixture, back into the pina colada mixture, and back into the coconut mixture. Carefully drop each coated shrimp into 375 degree oil, fry until golden brown, and drain on paper towels.

TO MAKE SAUCE: Combine 1/2 cup pina colada drink mix, sour cream and pineapple. Serve with Coconut Shrimp.