Easy Buffet Style Creamy Chinese Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Step 1

Whisk together egg and chilled soda water. Pour it over flour and corn starch. Keep mixing until all combined. Skip this step if using a store-bought tempura batter.

Step 2

Add shrimp to a large bowl, and sprinkle with salt and black pepper. Pour tempura batter on the shrimp; make sure every shrimp is coated with the batter.

Step 3

Add oil to a large skillet on medium high heat. Fry battered shrimp on each side for 3-4 minutes until crispy.

Step 4

Place fried shrimp on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Step 5

In a saucepan, combine coconut milk, coconut cream, sweetened condensed milk, mayonnaise, corn starch, and salt. Mix until all combined.

Step 6

Cook the coconut sauce on medium heat while constantly whisking until smooth and thick.

Step 7

Place fried shrimp in a large bowl, pour coconut sauce on top, and mix until shrimp are coated with the sauce.

Step 8

Garnish with green onions, and enjoy.