This is an easy appetizer for holiday parties or a special meal just for the family.

Crunchy Coconut Shrimp
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes

1 1/3 cups french fried onions
1/3 cup flaked, sweetened coconut
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 pound large shrimp, shelled and deveined
2 egg whites, beaten

Place french fried onions and coconut into plastic bag. Lightly crush with hands or rolling pin. Transfer to pie plate or waxed paper.

Place flour in another plastic bag. Add shrimp; shake to coat.

Dip shrimp into egg whites. Coat with onion mixture, pressing firmly to adhere.

Bake shrimp at 400 degrees F for 10 minutes until shrimp are fully cooked and crispy.

Makes 4 servings.

Variation: Add 1 teaspoon curry powder to crushed onions.

Recipe from: French’s French Fried Onions