Coconut Shrimp With A Kick Baked Or Fried Food

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 SHRIMP WITH THE BEST DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Rinse shrimp in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
• Set up 3 shallow bowls. In the first, stir together 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In the second, add eggs and lightly beat with a fork. In the third, combine 1 1/2 cups coconut flakes and 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs.
• Dredge shrimp in flour, dip in beaten egg and then finally dip in coconut crumb mixture using your hands to press the mixture onto the shrimp. Transfer to a Reynolds® Parchment Paper lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining shrimp. Once all of the shrimp are breaded, saute right away.
• Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add enough oil to generously cover the bottom. Once oil is hot, add shrimp and saute 2 to 3 minutes, flip and saute another 2 minutes until golden brown on both sides and shrimp is firm and pink. Cook in batches and don't overcrowd the pan.
• Stir together the sweet chili sauce and apricot preserves and serve with coconut shrimp.

COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir in water and oil until smooth. Place coconut in another 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, for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., In a small saucepan, heat marmalade and honey; stir until blended. Serve with 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.

DEEP FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep fryer or deep skillet to 325*.
• Meanwhile, mix flour, salt, ginger, and pepper.
• Beat egg whites, just until foamy.
• Coat shrimp with flour; dip into egg whites.
• Pat coconut onto shrimp.
• Fry, turning once, for about 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.

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.

COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium high heat. In a large bowl, combine Panko* bread crumbs and shredded coconut; set aside. Season shrimp with salt and pepper, to taste. Working one at a time, dredge shrimp in the flour, dip into the eggs, then dredge in the coconut mixture, pressing to coat. Working in batches, add shrimp to the Dutch oven and fry until evenly golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce, if desired.

COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix panko, coconut, lime peel, salt, and pepper in medium shallow bowl. Whisk eggs in another medium bowl to blend. Add shrimp to bowl with beaten eggs and toss to coat. Working with 1 shrimp at a time, remove shrimp from beaten eggs and turn to coat in panko mixture. Place shrimp on prepared baking sheet. DO AHEAD: Can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and chill.
• Pour enough peanut oil into large skillet to reach depth of 1/4 inch; heat over medium-high heat. Working in batches, add shrimp to skillet and cook until golden and just opaque in center, about 2 minutes per side. Transfer to paper towels to drain. Arrange shrimp on platter and serve warm.
• Available in the Asian foods section of some supermarkets and at Asian markets.
• ** Available at some supermarkets, specialty foods stores, and natural foods stores.

TWICE-COOKED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel, devein and wash shrimp. Dry well on paper towels.
• Mix together flour, cornstarch, salt and white pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and the ice water. Stir to blend.
• Pour the coconut into a shallow pan. Dip the shrimp one at a time into the batter, then roll the shrimp in the coconut. Once coated, place each shrimp into a frying pan of oil heated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until lightly browned; about 4 minutes.
• Bake the fried shrimp in a preheated 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) oven for 5 minutes.
• Make the dipping sauce: combine marmalade, mustard, honey and hot sauce in a small bowl. Mix well. Serve the shrimp and dipping sauce side by side.

BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 500°F.
• Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray.
• Beat egg whites in bowl.
• In a small plastic bag, mix panko, cumin, coconut, garlic, and pepper.
• Dip shrimp in egg whites, then shake in plastic bag to coat.
• Lay shrimp on baking sheet and bake about 6 minutes per side until golden brown.

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.

EASY COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Start with 3 medium bowls. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in one. Beat the eggs in the second bowl. Combine Panko and coconut in the third bowl.
• Dip the shrimp into the flour, then the eggs, and then dredge the shrimp into the coconut mixture, pressing gently to adhere. You want a lot of coconut on each shrimp. Set the coated shrimp aside on a plate as you coat the remaining shrimp.
• Add enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the coconut shrimp in batches such as 7-8 shrimp at a time- do not crowd them in the pan. Flip after 2 minutes and fry the other side for 2 minutes or until golden brown. We prefer ours a little darker, so I fry each side for about 2:30-3 minutes.
• Place the finished coconut shrimp on a plate lined with a paper towel as you fry the rest. Sprinkle with finely chopped cilantro. Mix dipping sauce ingredients together and serve with shrimp.
• Cover and store leftover shrimp in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Butterfly shrimp by cutting the inner curve of the shrimp deeply, but not all the way through.
• Press to flatten on your cutting board.
• Dredge the shrimp in the flour, shaking off excess.
• Then dip into the egg whites and then into the coconut.
• Fry shrimp in a deep fat fryer or deep skillet, a few at a time, for 1-1.5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Drain on a clean paper bag.
• To make dipping sauce, warm the preserves in a small skillet until it melts, and stir in pina colada mix.
• Serve warm dipping sauce with fried shrimp.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH A KICK - BAKED OR FRIED

Steps:

• Combine cornstarch, salt and cayenne in a shallow dish.
• Beat egg whites in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
• Place coconut in a zipper bag or on a plate.
• Make a slit down inner curve of shrimp and press lightly to flatten shrimp.
• Coat shrimp with cornstarch mixture.
• Holding each shrimp by the tail dip in egg mixture.
• Coat shrimp with coconut.
• To FRY: in hot oil (375°F) fry shrimp a few at a time for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side- or until golden brown- don't overcook! Drain on paper towels or a clean brown paper bag.
• To BAKE: in a 450°F oven bake shrimp on a lightly oiled baking sheet for 12-14 minutes or until brown turning once.

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.

BAKED THAI COCONUT SHRIMP RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425 F. Also, prepare a baking sheet by spraying it with non-stick cooking spray or covering it with parchment paper.
• Stir the coating mix ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.
• In another smaller bowl, lightly beat 2 eggs. In a third bowl, place the shredded coconut.
• Holding the shrimp by their tails, dip first into the beaten egg, then in the panko mix to lightly coat, then dip back in the egg, and finally, roll in the coconut.
• Lay shrimp on their sides on your prepared baking sheet. Depending on the size and number of shrimp you're making, you may need to use one more egg. *Tip: Since they're going to be baked, avoid over-coating, or your shrimp will be flat on one side.
• Bake on the middle rack at 425 F for 15-20 minutes, or until coconut is lightly toasted (light golden-brown). Turn the shrimp halfway through baking.
• Serve with Thai sweet chili sauce (available at most supermarkets in the Asian section), or my Mango Coconut Dip .

COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat about 2-inches of oil in a heavy-bottomed pot or large Dutch oven over medium heat until a deep-fry thermometer registers 350 degrees F.
• Meanwhile, put the eggs in one shallow dish. Whisk the flour, cornstarch, cayenne, 2 teaspoons salt and 1 teaspoon pepper together in a medium bowl. Transfer half the flour mixture to a third bowl and stir in the coconut.
• Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, shake off any excess, dip in the eggs, and then roll in the coconut mixture, pressing to coat thoroughly. Fry until golden, 2 to 3 minutes, adjusting the heat as needed to maintain the oil temperature. Transfer the shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve with sweet chili or sweet and sour sauce on the side for dipping.
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