Skewered Coconut Shrimp Food

SPICY COCONUT AND LIME GRILLED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine the jalapeno, lime zest, lime juice, garlic, cilantro, coconut, olive oil, and soy sauce in a food processor; blend until smooth. Place the shrimp in a large bowl. Pour the sauce over the shrimp and toss to coat. Cover and allow to marinate at least 2 hours.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Thread the shrimp onto skewers, piercing each shrimp near the head and tail.
• Cook the skewers on the preheated grill, turning frequently until nicely browned on all sides and the meat is no longer pink in the center, 2 to 3 minutes per side.

COCONUT MILK SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• Marinade: In a small bowl combine ginger, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, coconut milk and salt. Add peeled shrimp and toss to coat. Refrigerate covered for 1 hour - 24 hours.
• Soak skewers in water. Heat oven at 325 degrees F. Spray a baking pan with cooking spray. Spread coconut flakes on the pan evenly. Toast in the oven for about 3-5 minutes until slightly browned. Set aside.
• Grilling: Heat the grill on high heat, 450 degrees F. Add 3-4 shrimp onto the skewers in an even "c" shape. Cook about 2-3 minutes on each side until the flesh has just turned pink.
• Place skewers on a serving platter and sprinkle with toasted coconut and a squeeze of fresh lime. Garnish with fresh cilantro or mint.

COCONUT SHRIMP AND PINEAPPLE SKEWERS

Steps:

• Remove meat from pineapple by running a knife along the skin to peel it, quartering the fruit lengthwise and then cutting close to the core of each piece to remove the flesh. Cut the meat into one-inch cubes.
• In small bowl whisk together curry paste and coconut milk. Set aside.
• Thread one shrimp and one pineapple chunk on to each skewer. Baste with curry sauce. Cook about 4-5 minutes per side until shrimp is opaque. Turn frequently and continue to brush with sauce.

COCONUT LIME SHRIMP SKEWERS

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine ginger, garlic, lime zest and juice, and coconut milk.
• Add shrimp, tossing to coat, and chill, covered, at least 1 hour and up to 1 day.
• Meanwhile, prepare your wooden skewers by soaking in water. For finger food/party portions, you'll want 24 6" skewers. Use about 12 long skewers if you're serving on dinner plates.
• Prepare a grill for high heat (450° to 550°; you can hold your hand 5 inches above cooking grate only 2 to 4 seconds).
• Spear 2 or 3 shrimp onto each 6" skewer in a "C" shape (through each end); cook, turning once, until flesh has just turned pink and is slightly charred, about 3 minutes on each side.
• Arrange skewers on a serving platter and sprinkle evenly with salt, a squeeze of lime juice, and coconut. Serve with extra lime wedges on the side.

THAI COCONUT LIME: INFUSED SKEWERS (#2)

Steps:

• Mix marinade in a blender and pour into a small cookie sheet pan to fit the wooden skewers.
• Soak the skewers in liquid for at least one hour. Tilt pan so the skewers are in the liquid.
• Then skewer your choice of food, fish, chicken, tofu, vegetables, cook on the grill or indoors if you prefer. A little trick so the skewers don`t burn is to hang them over the edge of the grill or wrap them in foil.

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.

SESAME PRAWN (SHRIMP) SKEWERS

Steps:

• Peel and devein the prawns, leaving the tail intact for presentation.
• Combine all of the remaining marinade ingredients and toss thru the prawns.
• Refrigerate 30 minutes only. (do not allow to marinate longer than the 30 minutes).
• Remove the prawns from the marinade and thread onto the skewers.
• Roll the skewered prawns onto the sesame seeds using a dinner plate or chopping board.
• BBQ or grill on high for approx 2 minutes each side.

SKEWERED SHRIMP & VEGETABLES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients. Pour 2/3 cup into a large resealable plastic bag; add shrimp. Seal the bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 30 minutes. Cover and refrigerate remaining marinade., Drain and discard marinade. On eight metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread shrimp and vegetables. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 2-3 minutes on each side or until shrimp turn pink, turning once and basting frequently with reserved marinade. If desired, serve with rice; sprinkle with cheese.

SKEWERED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Preheat the oil in the fryer to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
• In a deep plate or shallow bowl, combine the flour, garlic salt and cayenne. Season with pepper. Place the eggs in another bowl and the coconut in a third.
• Thread 1 shrimp on each skewer.
• Dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture and shake to remove any excess. Dip in the beaten eggs then roll in the coconut, pressing firmly.
• Fry half the shrimp at a time until golden brown, about 1 minute. Drain on the paper towels.
• Serve immediately. For fun, you can have the skewers sticking out of something, like a pineapple or watermelon.