Coconut Chicken and Shrimp
“I was looking for a fun, easy weeknight dinner based on our favourite shrimp dish that was healthier than fast food. This has become a favourite!” —Susan Seymour, Valatie, New York
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 6servings | 30minutes | 5minutes |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 6servings | 30minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 5minutes |
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup lime-flavoured seltzer water
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1-1/4 cups panko bread crumbs
- 1 pound uncooked shrimp 31-40 per pound, peeled and deveined
- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 6 ounces each, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- Oil for deep-fat frying
- Salt and pepper to taste optional
- MAUI MUSTARD:
- 1 can crushed pineapple 8 ounces, well drained
- 1/2 cup red pepper jelly
- 3 tablespoons stone-ground mustard
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Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, whisk together first 5 ingredients. In another shallow bowl, combine coconut and panko. Dip shrimp in batter to coat. Dip in coconut mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Repeat with chicken.
- In a deep cast-iron or electric skillet, heat oil to 350°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, until golden brown, 3-4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with chicken. If desired, sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper.
- For mustard, mix together pineapple, pepper jelly and stone-ground mustard. Combine shrimp and chicken; serve with Maui mustard.
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