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Shrimps ahoy! Make a 30-minute seafood meal

Mark Bittman of ‘How to Cook Everything’ shares his easy, delicious dishes

TODAY
updated 12:08 p.m. ET Sept. 24, 2007

Looking for an easy but tasty meal? Mark Bittman, author of the cookbook “How to Cook Everything,” shares tasty dishes that are short on time but big on flavor. Try these recipes at home for a full and delicious lunch or dinner:

Coconut Crusted Shrimp
Mark Bittman

2 servings

This would be very good with mango salsa or lime wedges.

INGREDIENTS

Neutral oil, like corn or grapeseed, as needed
6 large shrimp, peeled
1 cup flour
Salt and pepper
2 cups shredded dried coconut
2 eggs

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DIRECTIONS

Put sufficient oil in a large skillet to film the bottom generously; turn the heat to medium-high. Dry the shrimp.

Combine half the flour on a plate with salt and pepper; combine the other half on another plate with the coconut. Beat the eggs in a bowl.

When the oil is hot, dredge the shrimp, one at a time, in the flour, shaking off excess; then dip in the egg; then roll in the coconut mixture, patting to allow as much to stick as possible. Add to the oil and repeat until all the shrimp are cooking.

Cook the shrimp until brown on each side, and firm, regulating the heat so the coconut doesn’t burn. Serve immediately, with any salsa.

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Mango Salsa
Mark Bittman

1 1/2  cups

Time: 5 minutes

INGREDIENTS

2 fairly ripe but not soft mangoes, peeled, pitted and diced
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 teaspoon hot red pepper flakes, or more to taste
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Salt to taste

DIRECTIONS

Toss all the ingredients together in a bowl; serve within 1 hour.

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