Best Bubba Gump Coconut Shrimp Recipes

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COCONUT SHRIMP THAT'D MAKE BUBBA GUMP PROUD



Coconut Shrimp That'd Make Bubba Gump Proud image

It's nearly impossible to watch Forrest Gump without getting a hankering for shrimp served every which way. Crisp, airy, and coconut-rich, this deep-fried

Provided by Brandi Milloy

Categories     Main Dishes, Shellfish

Time 20m

Yield 1 to 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

For the shrimp:
1/2 pound medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
3/4 cup Bisquick
3/4 cup hefeweizen beer, such as Blue Moon
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon seasoning salt
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1 cup shredded coconut
Oil, for frying
For the sauce:
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/2 teaspoon cajun seasoning, or to taste

Steps:

  • Make the shrimp: Rinse shrimp under cold water, and pat dry with a paper towel.
  • Add pancake mix and beer to a shallow bowl, and stir until smooth. In another shallow bowl, mix together the flour, seasoning salt, cayenne pepper, and garlic powder. Add the coconut to a third shallow bowl. Using the tail as a handle, dip the shrimp into the flour mixture, and shake off any excess. Then dip it into the batter and dredge it in coconut. Repeat with all of the shrimp.
  • Fry the shrimp in 350°F oil for 45 to 60 seconds on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on a paper-towel-lined baking sheet.
  • Make the dipping sauce: Mix together the orange marmalade and cajun seasoning, adding more cajun seasoning to taste, if desired. Serve with shrimp.

BUBBA GUMP COCONUT SHRIMP RECIPE - (4.2/5)



Bubba Gump Coconut Shrimp Recipe - (4.2/5) image

Provided by MJH

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 pound unpeeled medium-size fresh shrimp
3/4 cup pancake mix
3/4 cup beer
1/4 cup all purpose flour
1 cup flaked coconut
Vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Combine pancake mix and beer in a small bowl. Stir until smooth. Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a Dutch oven. Heat to 350°F. Dredge shrimp in flour; shake off excess. Dip shrimp into batter; dredge in coconut. Fry, a few at a time, 45 seconds on each side or until golden. Drain on paper towels.

BUBBA GUMP'S CREAMY SHRIMP CURRY



Bubba Gump's Creamy Shrimp Curry image

From The Bubba Gump Shrimp Cookbook. ..."And I have to tell you...Lieutenant Dan took to shrimpin' like one of them ducks in water."

Provided by COOKGIRl

Categories     White Rice

Time 15m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

6 cups water
2 lbs medium shrimp, unpeeled
1/2 cup minced onion
2 tablespoons melted butter
1 tablespoon peanut oil
1/3 cup flour
1 1/2-2 tablespoons curry powder, to taste (depending on the spiciness of your curry powder!)
14 ounces chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
1 1/2 cups milk (or 1 cup milk and 1/2 cup heavy cream)
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 tablespoon freshly grated gingerroot
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
roasted peanuts
sliced scallion
raisins
toasted coconut
fresh cilantro
cooked bacon, crumbled

Steps:

  • In large pot of boiling water, cook the shrimp for about 3 to 5 minutes or until shrimp turns pink. Drain, rinse with cold water, devein and set aside.
  • Cook onion in butter and peanut oil in large skillet over medium heat until softened.
  • Lower heat and add flour and curry powder. Stir with whisk until smooth and no lumps remain. Cook for 1 minute stirring constantly until mixture thickens.
  • Gradually stir in broth and milk; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened.
  • Stir in sugar, salt, fresh ginger, and lemon juice. Add shrimp and cook until heated through.
  • Serve shrimp with hot cooked white rice garnished with any or all of the suggested toppings.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 378.3, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 6.8, Cholesterol 314.6, Sodium 2012.8, Carbohydrate 19.7, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 2.9, Protein 37.8

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