Oven Fried Coconut Shrimp With Pineapple Salsa Food

AIR FRYER COCONUT SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE SALAD

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Season the shrimp with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Beat the eggs in a large shallow bowl with a pinch of salt. Toss the coconut and panko together in another large shallow bowl. Dip the shrimp in the egg, letting the excess drip back into the bowl. Then, drop the shrimp in the coconut mixture and toss to coat, pressing with your fingers to adhere evenly. As you coat the shrimp, lay them on the baking sheet.
• Brush an air fryer rack with olive oil and preheat to 375˚ F. When the air fryer is ready, add half of the shrimp and cook, turning halfway through, until golden brown and cooked through, 6 minutes. Remove to a plate and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
• While the shrimp cook, combine the pineapple, bell pepper and red onion in a bowl. Drizzle with the olive oil, lime juice and sweet chili sauce; season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Toss well.
• Before serving, add the watercress to the pineapple salad and toss. Serve the shrimp with the salad and more sweet chili sauce for dipping.

OVEN BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 400º.
• Rinse shrimp and drain well on paper towels.
• Combine cornstarch, salt and cayenne pepper in shallow dish and stir with whisk.
• Place egg whites in medium bowl and beat with electric mixer until frothy, about 2 minutes.
• Place coconut in shallow dish.
• Coat baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
• Working 1 shrimp at a time, dredge in cornstarch mixture, dip in egg white, dredge in coconut pressing in gently with fingers.
• Place shrimp on prepared sheet.
• Repeat with remaining shrimp and lightly coat shrimp with cooking spray.
• Bake 20 minutes or until shrimp are done, turning after 10 minutes.
• Serve with pineapple salsa.
• Pineapple salsa: Gently toss pineapple, onion, cilantro, preserves, jalapeno, lime juice and pepper together until well blended.

OVEN FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Rinse shrimp in cold water and drain well on paper towels. 2. Whisk together the cornstarch, salt and cayenne in a shallow dish. In a medium bowl, beat the eggg whites with an electric mixer at med-high speed until frothy, about 2 min. Place coconut in a shallow dish. 3. Coat a baking sheet with Pam. Working with one shrimp at a time, dredge the shrimp in cornstarch mixture, dip in egg white, then dredge in coconut, pressing gently w/ your fingers. Place shrimp on the baking sheet and lightly coat with cooking spray. 4. Bake for 10 minutes; turn shrimp and bake another 10 minutes. Serve with pineapple salsa. To make the salsa, combine 1 c finely chopped fresh pineapple, 1/3 C chopped red onion, 1/4 C finely chopped fresh cilantro, 1/4 C pineapple preserves, (or apricot-pineapple preserves), 1 T finely chopped seeded fresh jalapeno, 1 1/2 T freshly squeezed lime juice, and 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper; toss gently. Preparation: see above

SPICY SWEET SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• Cook rice according to package directions. Stir in beans; cover and keep warm., While rice cooks, heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion until tender, 3-4 minutes. Stir in pineapple juice, brown sugar and chili sauce; bring to a boil. Cook, uncovered, on high until liquid is reduced to 1/2 cup, 10-12 minutes., For salsa, toss pineapple with red pepper, cilantro, red onion, lime juice, salt and pepper., Once sauce has reduced, stir in shrimp and return just to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until shrimp turns pink, 2-3 minutes. Serve with rice mixture and salsa.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH BASIL PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• In a medium bowl combine all salsa ingredients, stir, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Best if left to marinate over night.
• Preheat oven to 400°F In medium shallow dish, combine cornstartch, salt ans cayanne pepper; set aside. In another medium dish, combine coconut and cheese. In small bown beat egg whites until frothy; about 2 minutes.
• Coat a large baking sheet non stick with cooking spray. Working with one shrimp at at time: dredge in cornstartch mixture, dip in egg white, then in coconut/cheese, pressing lightly with fingers. Place on prepared baking sheet, repeat with remaining shrimp. Bake 20 minutes, turning after 10 minutes.
• Remove from oven and serve with pineapple salsa.

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.

GRILLED COCONUT SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• For the pineapple salsa: Place the pineapple, jalapeño pepper and red pepper in a bowl and toss to combine.
• Season to taste with lime juice and salt.
• Refrigerate until ready to serve.
• (This can be made in advance and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days).
• For the grilled shrimp: Combine the coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, ginger and brown sugar in a shallow bowl.
• Add the shrimp, toss to coat the shrimp evenly and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or overnight.
• Preheat the grill to medium.
• Remove the shrimp from the coconut mixture.
• Season with salt and pepper and place 5 shrimp on each skewer.
• Place the skewers on the grill and cook until the shrimp are just done, about 3 to 4 minutes per side.
• To serve, spoon some Basmati Rice on each plate, remove the shrimp from the skewer and top with the salsa.
• Garnish with cilantro and serve.