Fried Coconut Shrimp with Asparagus
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups shredded unsweetened coconut
- 2 large eggs
- Salt and pepper
- 1 ½ pounds large shrimp peeled and deveined
- ½ cup canned coconut milk
- 1 pound asparagus cut into 2-inch pieces
Instructions
- Pour the coconut into a shallow dish.
- Beat the eggs with some salt and pepper in a bowl.
- Dip the shrimp first in the egg, then dredge with coconut.
- Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the shrimp and fry for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until browned.
- Remove the shrimp to paper towels and reheat the skillet.
- Add the asparagus and season with salt and pepper – sauté until tender- crisp, then serve with the shrimp.