Coconut Crusted Gulf Shrimp Recipes

AIR FRYER COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Spray the basket of a 3.5-quart air fryer with cooking spray and set aside. Pat the shrimp dry between a couple of paper towels, then season with a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Pulse the coconut and panko in a food processor until finely chopped and uniform in size. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
• Whisk the flour with 3/4 teaspoon salt and few grinds pepper in another shallow bowl or a baking dish. Whisk the eggs with a pinch salt in a third shallow bowl. Dip a shrimp in the seasoned flour, shaking off any excess, then dip in the beaten egg. Dredge in the coconut-panko mixture, turning until evenly coated. Transfer to a large plate or a rimmed baking sheet and continue until all the shrimp are coated.
• Preheat the air fryer to 385 degrees. Working in batches, place some of the shrimp in the fryer basket in a single layer, then spray lightly with more nonstick cooking spray. Cook until the shrimp are golden brown and cooked through, flipping halfway through, about 10 minutes.
• Serve the coconut shrimp with some sweet chile sauce for dipping.

WHOLE30 COCONUT-CRUSTED SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE-CHILI SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler and line a baking sheet with a wire rack. Thread 3 shrimp onto each of seven 6-inch skewers and set aside.
• Combine the coconut, lime zest, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper in a shallow bowl. Brush the shrimp with the egg whites, then press into the coconut mixture until completely coated. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet and broil, flipping halfway through, until the coconut is crispy and golden brown and the shrimp are pink and no longer opaque in the middle, 3 to 4 minutes.
• Meanwhile, blend the cilantro, red pepper flakes, garlic, pineapple and lime juice in a blender until smooth and vibrant green. Serve alongside the shrimp.

BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Rinse and dry shrimp with paper towels. Mix cornstarch, salt, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bow; pour coconut flakes in a separate shallow bowl. Working with one shrimp at a time, dredge it in the cornstarch mixture, then dip it in the egg white, and roll it in the coconut, making sure to coat the shrimp well. Place on the prepared baking sheet, and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
• Bake the shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center and the coconut is browned, 15 to 20 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through.

AIR FRYER COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Stir together flour and pepper in shallow dish. Lightly beat eggs in a second shallow dish. Stir together coconut and panko in a third shallow dish. Hold each shrimp by the tail, dredge in flour mixture, and shake off excess. Then dip floured shrimp in egg, and allow any excess to drip off. Finally, dredge in coconut mixture, pressing to adhere. Place on a plate. Coat shrimp well with cooking spray.
• Preheat air fryer to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Place 1/2 the shrimp in the air fryer and cook about 3 minutes. Turn shrimp over and continue cooking until golden, about 3 minutes more. Season with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
• Meanwhile, whisk together honey, lime juice, and serrano chile in small bowl for the dip.
• Sprinkle fried shrimp with cilantro and serve with dip.

COCONUT-CRUSTED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.
• In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium. Add panko and toast, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer panko to a medium bowl; stir in coconut. In another medium bowl, whisk together Dijon, curry powder, and egg whites.
• Dip shrimp in Dijon mixture, then coat with panko mixture, gently pressing to adhere. Place shrimp on rack and bake until opaque throughout, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with lime wedges.

COCONUT SHRIMP I

Steps:

• In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.
• Hold shrimp by tail, and dredge in flour, shaking off excess flour. Dip in egg/beer batter; allow excess to drip off. Roll shrimp in coconut, and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep-fryer.
• Fry shrimp in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

COCONUT CRUSTED GULF SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel the shrimp, leaving only the tail on. Skewer the shrimp, three to a skewer, leaving about a half inch between each.
• Combine the ingredients for the coconut crust and the beer batter. Dip each shrimp in the coconut mixture, then into the beer batter, then back into coconut crust.
• Heat the vegetable oil in a deep, heavy skillet to 375°F Put the skewers in and fry until golden brown. Drain, and serve with the plum sauce.
• Plum sauce: Combine all ingredients in a stainless steel saucepan. Bring to a light boil and cook for about ten minutes. Puree. Refrigerate what's not used right away.

NEELY'S JUMBO COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oil in a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
• Butterfly shrimp and set aside.
• In medium bowl mix together panko and coconut. In another medium bowl beat eggs and dash of salt and pepper. In a third bowl mix flour, onion and garlic powder together. Dredge shrimp in flour, then eggs, then the bread crumbs.
• Place in preheated deep-fryer and fry, in batches, until crisp and golden brown; 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined sheet tray. Serve hot with Zesty Dipping Sauce on the side.
• Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.

QUICK COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Starting with the tail, make a slit down the inner curve of each shrimp; press lightly to flatten. In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour, egg whites and coconut. Coat the shrimp with flour; dip into egg whites, then coat with the coconut., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., In a small bowl, combine preserves and pina colada mix. Serve with shrimp.

COCONUT CRUSTED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat a large pot of oil to 350 degrees F.
• Butterfly the shrimp by cutting down the center back of the shrimp, do not to cut all the way through.
• Open and flatten the two halves like a book, so that it resembles a butterfly.
• Remove the vein.
• Make an egg wash by whisking the eggs together with the chili flakes and a little water.
• Season shrimp with salt and pepper.
• Dip the butterflied shrimp into the egg wash and then coat in coconut.
• Deep fry in hot oil until golden and crispy and shrimp is cooked through.