Taste of the South

Southern & Spicy

Coconut-Fried Shrimp with Jezebel Sauce

MAKES 6 TO 8 SERVINGS

Marinating the shrimp in hot sauce and frying them up in a crispy coating guarantees an irresistible appetizer.

1 (13.5-ounce) can coconut milk
4½ teaspoons kosher salt, divided
1 teaspoon Hot Pepper Sauce (recipe follows)
1 pound fresh peeled, deveined jumbo shrimp (tails left on)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small red onion, finely chopped
1 jalapeño, finely chopped (seeded and stems removed,

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