Waffle Battered Coconut Shrimp
Dive into crispy, coconut-infused shrimp wrapped in a savory waffle batter crust.
Equipment
Ingredients
- 16 oz shrimp peeled
- 2 cups favorite dry waffle mix
- 1 cup corn meal
- 2 cups coconut milk
- 2 cups vegetable oil for frying
- salt & pepper to taste
- Thai ginger sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Pour two cups of vegetable oil into a large pot and heat over high. Preheat the oil until it reaches 350°F.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the waffle mix, cornmeal, coconut milk, and salt and pepper until a smooth batter forms. Chill the batter while the oil preheats.
- Peel and devein the shrimp. Pat them dry with paper towels, then dip into the waffle batter. Allow the excess to drip off before transferring the shrimp to the hot oil. Fry the shrimp in batches, 2-4 at a time, ensuring the oil comes back up to temperature between batches.
- Serve the shrimp hot with a side of Thai ginger dipping sauce. Enjoy!
Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!