Description
Indulge in the tropical flavors of Best Chinese Coconut Shrimp (Buffet Style), a delightful dish that transforms your dining table into a bustling buffet. This recipe features succulent shrimp coated in a crispy batter and tossed in a creamy coconut sauce, delivering a sweet and savory experience that’s sure to impress. Perfect for parties or family dinners, it’s quick and easy to make, coming together in just 35 minutes. Elevate your meal with this unique combination of textures and flavors that will transport you straight to your favorite Chinese buffet!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 large egg white
- 3/4 cup coconut milk (full-fat)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon ginger (grated or minced)
- 2 tablespoons water (or Chinese rice wine)
- 1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon white vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon neutral oil
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together egg white, water, and salt. Add shrimp, coat well, and marinate for 15 minutes.
- Mix coconut milk, sugar, mayonnaise, vinegar, and cornstarch in another bowl; set aside.
- Combine cornstarch with baking powder and remaining salt in a separate bowl. Coat marinated shrimp evenly with this mixture.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown (about 2-3 minutes per side) using a slotted spoon to drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Return cooked shrimp to the skillet and pour in the coconut sauce; toss gently over low heat until well-coated.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 160mg