Coconut Crusted Voodoo Shrimp Food

GINGER AND COCONUT CRUSTED JUMBO SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a deep-fryer or heavy-bottomed pot, heat enough peanut oil to come halfway up the sides of the pot, to 325 degrees F.
• In a large and shallow dish, whisk together the coconut milk, egg, grated ginger and flour to form a thick batter. To a second shallow dish, add in the shredded coconut. Dip the prawns in the batter, then roll them thoroughly in the coconut shreds. Drop them, in batches, into the peanut oil and fry until their exteriors are golden brown and crisp, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer them from the fryer to a platter lined with paper towels and immediately season them with salt and black pepper. Transfer the prawns to a serving platter and sprinkle with cilantro and lime juice. Serve them with the dipping sauce.
• Sauce:
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, warm the mango chutney over low heat. Add the coconut milk and stir well to combine. Stir in the zest, lime juice, sugar, cayenne, ginger and salt. Continue cooking until the ingredients are fully incorporated and the sauce has warmed through. Add some chopped cilantro and remove the saucepan from the heat. Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl and serve with the Ginger and Coconut Crusted Jumbo Shrimp.

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.

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.

COCONUT-CRUSTED FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Using small sharp knife and starting at top of inward curve just below tail, butterfly shrimp, cutting each more than halfway through toward outward curve (do not cut shrimp in two). Open each shrimp (as for book) and press slightly to flatten. Mix cornstarch, salt and cayenne in medium bowl. Place coconut in pie dish. Beat egg whites in another medium bowl until frothy. Dredge shrimp in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess. Dip shrimp into egg whites, then press shrimp into coconut; turn shrimp over and press into coconut again to coat both sides.
• Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 2 inches; heat to 350°F. Working in batches, add shrimp to hot oil; deep-fry until cooked through, about 1 minute. Using tongs or slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain. Arrange shrimp on platter. Serve with Pineapple-Apricot Salsa for dipping.

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.

BROILED COCONUT-AND-LIME-CRUSTED SHRIMP WITH RICE-NOODLE SALAD

Steps:

• Preheat broiler with rack 6 inches from heating element. Cover noodles with boiling water in a bowl; let stand 10 minutes.
• Combine panko, lime zest, and coconut in another bowl. In a third bowl, beat eggs; season eggs and panko with salt and pepper. Dip shrimp in eggs, then panko; press to adhere. Place on a rimmed baking sheet. Rinse noodles under cold water; drain. Toss with lime juice, romaine, radishes, chile, and jelly. Season with salt and pepper. Broil shrimp 2 minutes. Flip; broil until browned in places, 2 to 3 minutes more. Serve, over salad with avocado.

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.