Toasted Coconut Shrimp Recipes

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.

EASY TOASTED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• In small serving bowl, mix preserves and mustard. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
• Arrange shrimp on serving platter.
• Dip shrimp first into preserves mixture and place on individual serving plate; sprinkle or spoon coconut onto shrimp.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH CURRIED TOMATO, LIME AND ROASTED GARLIC COULIS

Steps:

• For the coconut shrimp:
• In a medium bowl, whisk together egg, beer, baking powder and 1/2 cup of the flour. Place remaining 1/4 cup flour in a shallow dish. Place coconut in a separate shallow dish. Dredge shrimp in flour and shake off excess. Dunk shrimp in beer mixture and turn to coat. Roll shrimp in coconut until all sides are coated.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and cook 2 minutes per side, until cooked through or opaque.
• For the garlic coulis:
• In a food processor, combine 1/2 of the roasted garlic cloves (about 1/3 cup), tomatoes, lime juice, and curry powder. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper.
• Serve shrimp with the coulis on the side. Reserve second 1/2 of garlic (about 1/3 cup) for another recipe.

COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Make a slit down inner curve of each shrimp, starting with the tail; press lightly to flatten. In a shallow dish, combine the cornstarch, salt and cayenne; set aside. In a bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form. Place the coconut in another shallow dish. Coat shrimp with cornstarch mixture; dip into egg whites, then coat with 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 bowl, combine salsa ingredients. Serve with shrimp and, if desired, lime wedges.

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.

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.

TOASTED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Devein shrimp, rinse set aside. Mix package of dip mix with 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs and set aside. Scramble eggs in a bowl and add 1/4 cup milk. Set aside. Add 1 cup olive oil to saute pan and let it get very hot. Take shrimp one by one and soak in egg wash, then coat in Panko/dipmix bowl and place in the pan. Repeat until all shrimp are used. Let cook until golden brown and then flip over. Serve with fresh veggies, potatoes or pasta. Enjoy! 3 people

TEMPURA COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Make a batter out of the flour and soda water. Dip the shrimp into the batter, then coat in coconut flakes. Deep fry until golden brown in 350 degree oil.
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EASY COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the flour, seasoning, egg and pineapple juice until smooth. Place coconut in a shallow bowl. Dip shrimp into batter, then coat with coconut., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve with dipping sauce or mustard if desired.

THAI-STYLE SHRIMP AND VEGGIES WITH TOASTED COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• In a saucepan, combine 1 ½ cups chicken stock with 1 cup shredded coconut; bring to a simmer; add in the rice.
• Return to a simmer over low heat and place a tight-fitting lid on the pan; cook the rice for 18 minutes.
• Heat a small skillet over medium heat; add in the remaining ½ cup shredded coconut; stir frequently and toast until golden, about 2-3 minutes (once the coconut starts to brown it will go from golden to burnt quickly, so keep an eye on it).
• Remove coconut from pan and reserve.
• Heat a big skillet over med-high heat with a tablespoon vegetable oil.
• Season shrimp with salt and pepper; add to the hot skillet.
• Stir/saute for 2 minutes on each side, or until they turn pink but are not yet firm, then remove from the pan to a plate; reserve.
• Return the skillet to the heat and add remaining 2 tablespoons oil; add in onions, cabbage, carrots, red pepper flakes, garlic, ginger, red bell pepper to the pan.
• Cook, stirring often, for 3-4 minutes.
• Add in the tamari and remaining cup of stock, then toss the shrimp back into the pan; stir to combine.
• Cook the shrimp and veggies for 2 more minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through.
• Add the scallions, basil, half the cilantro, and lime juice; taste for seasoning, adding more tamari, salt, or pepper to taste.
• Add the reserved toasted coconut to the cooked rice; fluff rice with a fork.
• Serve the Thai shrimp on top of the coconut rice; sprinkle remaining cilantro over the top.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Thaw shrimp, if frozen. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Generously grease a 15x10x1 inch baking pan; set aside.
• In a shallow bowl, combine coconut, bread crumbs, and curry powder. Place egg whites in a small shallow bowl. Dip shrimp into the egg whites and then into the coconut mixture, pressing the coconut mixture firmly onto the shrimp. Place on prepared baking pan. Coat shrimp with cooking spray. Bake about 10 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.
• Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine chutney, orange juice, and ginger. Serve with shrimp.
• Tip: To toast coconut, nuts, or seeds: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spread coconut, nuts, or seeds in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Bake from 5 to 10 minutes or until golden, stirring once or twice. Cool on wire rack.