Fried Coconut Shrimp with Asparagus

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

Preparation

1. 1Pour the coconut into a shallow dish
2. 2Beat the eggs with some salt and pepper in a bowl
3. 3Dip the shrimp first in the egg, then dredge with coconut
4. 4Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat
5. 5Add the shrimp and fry for 1 to 2 minutes on each side until browned
6. 6Remove the shrimp to paper towels and reheat the skillet
7. 7Add the asparagus and season with salt and pepper, sauté until tender- crisp, then serve with the shrimp