I love crunchy coconut battered shrimp. The problem is, we don’t go out to eat very often and I have a strict rule of no frying of any food at all in the house. Friends have tried to argue with me that I could just use a fryer on the deck or patio, but that just seems like more work than I’m willing to do. Besides, eating fried food (as yummy as it may be) is just simply not healthy.
That’s where the beauty of this recipe comes in. The shrimp are marinated in garlic, fish sauce and lemongrass, so they have just a hint of Thai flavor. Then, combine that with the spicy, creamy coconut sauce on the noodles and there you go – coconut shrimp!
Hey, it’s close – at least it satisfies my craving. Try it and let me know if you agree.