Crispy Coconut Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
Recipe from Tyler Florence

Crispy Coconut Shrimp Lettuce Wraps with Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce


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Total Time: 45 mins
Servings: Serves 4 to 6
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Ingredients
 
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Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce
  • 1/4  cup  toasted sesame oilOn Sale
  • 1  teaspoon  grated fresh gingerOn Sale
  • 1    garlic clove, peeled and mincedOn Sale
  • 1/2  cup  peanut butterOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  Sriracha hot sauceOn Sale
  • 2  tablespoons  brown sugarOn Sale
  •     Reduced-sodium soy sauceOn Sale
  • 1/4  cup  rice wine vinegarOn Sale
  • 1/3  cup  hot waterOn Sale
Coconut Shrimp
  • 12    large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and butterfliedOn Sale
  • 1  cup  all-purpose flourOn Sale
  •     Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepperOn Sale
  • 2    eggs, beatenOn Sale
  • 2  cups  unsweetened shredded coconutOn Sale
  •     Vegetable oil, for deep-fryingOn Sale
  • 1  head  Bibb lettuce, separatedOn Sale
  • 1    English cucumber, cut into sticksOn Sale
  • 2    limes, cut into wedgesOn Sale
  • 1  bunch  snow pea shootsOn Sale

Directions
1.
For the Spicy Peanut Dipping Sauce, pour sesame oil in a small saucepan and heat over low heat. Add the ginger and garlic; cook for 2 minutes, until fragrant. Combine the remaining sauce ingredients in a blender; blend to combine. Add the warmed sesame oil mixture to blender. Blend until light and creamy, adding more hot water, if necessary, to achieve a smooth dipping consistency.
2.
Lay the butterflied shrimp flat on a cutting board. Place the flat side of a chef's knife on the shrimp; gently pound to flatten. Thread one butterflied shrimp onto each bamboo skewer, so shrimp lays flat. Set aside.
3.
Place flour on a large shallow plate; season with salt and pepper. Place beaten eggs in a shallow bowl. Place coconut on a large shallow plate; season with salt and pepper. Coat the shrimp in flour, shaking off the excess. Dip shrimp in egg, then coconut, coating both sides. Place on a baking tray and set aside in the refrigerator for 15 minutes to allow the coating to set before frying.
4.
Pour about 4 inches oil into a large heavy pot and heat to 375 degrees F. Place the shrimp end of each skewer in hot oil and fry for 2 to 3 minutes, until golden and crispy. Remove with tongs.
5.
To serve, arrange Bibb lettuce leaves, cucumber sticks, lime wedges, and snow pea shoots on a large plate. Serve with coconut shrimp and dipping sauce so wraps can be assembled as desired.

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