- 3/4 lb Large raw shrimp
- 2 tsp Cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 2 Tbsp Unsweetened desiccated Coconut
- 2 Tbsp Cooking oil
- 1 Tbsp Butter
- 1 Tbsp Minced garlic
- 1 Fresh red jalapeno chili,Seeded and minced
- 1 fresh Green jalapeno chili, seeded And minced
- 2 Green onions, minced
- 1 Tbsp Rice wine or dry sherry
- 1 Tbsp Soy sauce or 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt
- 1/2 tsp Sugar
Getting Ready Shell and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact, then butterfly them. Place in a medium bowl with cornstarch and salt; stir to coat. Let stand for 10 minutes. Cooking Toast coconut in a wok over low heat, stirring frequently, until golden-brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove coconut from wok. Place wok over high heat until hot. Add 1-1/2 tablespoons oil, swirling to coat sides. Add shrimp; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Remove shrimp. Reduce heat to medium. Add remaining 1/2 tablespoon oil and butter to wok, swirling to coat sides. Add garlic and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add chilies and green onions; stir-fry for 2 minutes. Return shrimp to wok and add wine, soy sauce, sugar, and toasted coconut. Cook until heated through.