Coconut Shrimp with California Avocado Hot Sauce

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Total Time: 35 min

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Cook Time: 15 min

Prep Time: 20 min

Coconut shrimp – a seaside classic – gets a Californian twist with a unique California Avocado Hot Sauce recipe that combines cool, creamy avocados with spicy jalapeños for a tasty kick.

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Serves: 4

Ingredients
Instructions

1 lb. shrimp, medium-sized, peeled and deveined 1 tsp. paprika 1 tsp. garlic powder 1/8 tsp. salt, or to taste 1/8 tsp. pepper, or to taste 1/8 tsp. black pepper, or to taste 1 Tbsp. extra virgin olive oil 1 cup coconut flakes 1 cup panko bread crumbs 3 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil California Avocado Hot Sauce, (see make-ahead recipe below) California Avocado Hot Sauce Ingredients: 2 jalapeno peppers, stemmed, seeded and sliced in half lengthwise 1 1/2 ripe, Fresh California Avocado, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 cloves garlic 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped 1/2 lime, juiced 1/4 cup white vinegar 2 tsp. olive oil 1 tsp. water 1/8 tsp. salt, or to taste 1/8 tsp. pepper, or to taste

Dry shrimp with a paper towel and mix with paprika, garlic powder, salt and pepper. Drizzle with olive oil and set aside.
Mix coconut flakes and panko bread crumbs in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
In a separate mixing bowl, beat eggs and set aside.
Add vegetable oil to a deep skillet and place on high heat for about 10 minutes.
Dip shrimp in beaten eggs then the panko/coconut flakes and add to the hot skilled for 3-5 minutes or until the coating is crispy.
Serve on a shareable plate with California Avocado Hot Sauce.

California Avocado Hot Sauce Instructions:

In a dry skillet on medium-high heat, add jalapeños to slightly blister.
Once blistered, place in a blender or food processor with remaining hot sauce ingredients. Blend until smooth and vibrant green.
Place in a small ramekins for dipping.

Serving Suggestion: For a spicier hot sauce, leave seeds in the jalapeños. Serve a plate of Coconut Shrimp with California Avocado Hot Sauce along with a side of fries for a hearty, shareable meal.

Beverage Pairing: A light lager or pilsner would make a crisp pairing with the fresh fried shrimp.

*Large avocados are recommended for this recipe. A large avocado averages about 8 ounces. If using smaller or larger size avocados adjust the quantity accordingly.

Did You Know?

It’s actually easy to create an avocado rose. If you are setting out a spread of appetizers, add a beautiful avocado rose to elevate the appeal. Or if you are looking for more casual appetizers try these California Avocado snack recipes.