Best Chinese Coconut Shrimp (Buffet Style)
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Best Chinese Coconut Shrimp (Buffet Style), a quick and easy dish that brings the taste of your favorite buffet right to your kitchen. This recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a crispy shell, all enveloped in a rich and creamy coconut sauce that’s irresistibly sweet. Perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds. Whether served as an appetizer or a main course, it’s sure to impress with its tropical flair and comforting taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 large egg white
- 2 tablespoons water (or Chinese rice apple vinegar)
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 3/4 cup full-fat coconut milk
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1 ½ teaspoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated or minced)
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Prepare the sauce by mixing coconut milk, sugar, mayonnaise, vinegar, cornstarch, and salt until smooth.
- Marinate shrimp in egg white and water mixture.
- Coat shrimp in a mixture of cornstarch and baking powder.
- Fry shrimp in hot oil until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side).
- Toss fried shrimp with prepared sauce and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (120g)
- Calories: 284
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 160mg