Coconut Cajun Shrimp Recipe 445

COCONUT-CAJUN SHRIMP RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Lay shrimp in a single layer on a plate. Generously sprinkle 1 teaspoon of the seasoning over the shrimp. Flip over to other side and season with the rest of the seasoning. Lightly sprinkle with salt if you used a salt free seasoning. Add cayenne pepper if you want a spicier shrimp. Heat 1/4 inch coconut oil in frying pan. Fry shrimp in medium to high heat until you start to see the edges turn white, approximately 2 minutes. Flip and cook other side, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 minutes. Do not overcook. Recipe submitted by Rebekah, Wellington, FL

COCONUT CURRY SHRIMP

Steps:

• Lightly season the shrimp with salt and pepper to taste; refrigerate until ready to use.
• Heat the oil in a medium sauté pan over medium heat. Using a small strainer, sift the curry powder into the hot oil and cook for about 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Add the onion and sauté until the onions are browned, about 2 minutes.
• Stir in the coconut milk, bell pepper, garlic and jerk seasoning. Stir and cook for 1 minute. Add the shrimp. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bell peppers are tender and the shrimp is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve over rice.

COCONUT JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein the shrimp; dry on paper towels.
• Mix the flour, cornstarch, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
• Add oil and the ice water to the dry ingredients; stir to blend.
• Heat the oil to 350 degrees in an electric skillet.
• Dip the shrimp in the batter, then roll each shrimp in the coconut.
• Fry shrimp for about 4 minutes, or until lightly browned.
• Do not overcook!
• Place the shrimp in a shallow baking dish and bake at 300 degrees for 5-7 minutes to complete cooking.
• Combine the marmalade, Dijon mustard, honey and Tabasco to make the sauce and serve with the shrimp.

CAJUN SHRIMP OVER COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• preheat oven to 350, preheat broiler to high.
• for the rice:.
• melt butter in an oven safe dutch oven.
• add scallions, garlic and ginger and cook until softened.
• add rice, stir one minute.
• add lemon and lime juice, vegetable broth, salt, pepper, bring to a boil.
• cover and place in oven, bake 20 minutes.
• remove, lift lid and let it cool 10 minutes.
• fluff with a fork and mix in coconut milk and coconut.
• cook over low heat until warmed through.
• for shrimp: coat with olive oil and cajun seasoning.
• thread 3 shrimp vertically on each skewer and broil 2 minutes per side.
• serve shrimp over rice garnished with salsa.