Best Coconut Shrimp With Basil Pineapple Salsa Recipes

GRILLED COCONUT SHRIMP KABOBS WITH ISLAND SALSA

Steps:

• Peel,and devein shrimp, retaining tails; set aside.
• Combine coconut milk,juice,garlic,peppers & seasonings; pour over shrimp; marinate no more than 1 hour.
• Thread shrimp and pineapple chunks on skewers; broil or grill 3 minute per side or until shrimp is done.
• Arrange coconut shrimp on large lettuce leaves on individual serving plates.
• Mix salsa ingredients in a medium sized bowl, chill 1 hour; serve as a side to the Shrimp Kabobs.

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.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH MANGO SALSA

Steps:

• For the coconut shrimp: Peel, devein and butterfly the shrimp, leaving the tails on. Rinse and pat dry.
• Line a sheet pan with paper towels and arrange the shrimp on top. Sprinkle with the cocoa powder, curry powder and lemon pepper. Refrigerate for 10 minutes to allow the seasoning to be absorbed.
• Mix together the beer and the self-rising flour in a bowl to make a batter.
• Add the all-purpose flour to another bowl, and the coconut to a third. Arrange the bowls in a row so that the flour bowl is first, batter bowl second and coconut bowl third.
• Line a sheet pan with wax paper. Dip each shrimp into the flour, followed by the batter and finally the coconut, pressing down lightly so that the coconut adheres to the shrimp. Transfer the dressed shrimp to the lined sheet pan. Refrigerate at least 10 minutes and up to 4 hours.
• Once ready, line a plate with paper towels and set aside. Add 1 tablespoon oil to a 12-inch skillet. Heat the oil until it is shimmering and hot enough to pan-fry the shrimp.
• Add 6 to 7 of the battered shrimp and cook until golden brown on both sides. Transfer to the lined plate to absorb excess oil.
• Continue until all the shrimp are cooked, adding more oil as needed.
• For the tropical rice: Stir the Pineapple Mango Salsa, coconut and lemon zest into the rice and serve immediately with the shrimp.
• Combine the mango, pineapple, tomato, onion, lemon juice, oil, vinegar, green pepper, parsley, jalapeño, garlic, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Taste for salt and pepper and add more if needed.
• Chill the salsa in a covered container. Will keep in the refrigerator for 4 days.

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.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE HERB DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Prepare the Coconut Shrimp: Preheat oven to 350°F. Spread coconut on an ungreased baking sheet. Toast in the oven for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown, stirring frequently to ensure even cooking. Transfer coconut to a pie plate; cool.
• Turn oven temperature up to 425°F. Grease the same baking sheet. Place flour in a small bowl. In another small bowl, whisk egg whites with water until foamy. Stir panko into the coconut in the pie plate. In a large bowl, toss shrimp with soy sauce and pepper.
• One at a time, hold shrimp by tail and coat with flour, shaking off excess; then dip in egg white mixture. Finally, roll in coconut mixture to coat well.
• Place shrimp on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until shrimp are opaque throughout and coating is crisp.
• Meanwhile, prepare the Pineapple Herb Dipping Sauce: Drain pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. In a food processor, pulse pineapple, reserved pineapple juice, herbs, and lime juice until blended.
• Serve coconut shrimp with dipping sauce.

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.

BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE SAUCE

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Place cornstarch in a small bowl. Beat egg whites and coconut extract in a second bowl with a fork until almost forming peaks. Mix bread crumbs, coconut, and sucralose in a third bowl.
• Dredge shrimp, one at a time, in cornstarch, then in the egg mixture, and finally in the bread crumb mixture. Place the breaded shrimp on a plate; season with salt and pepper. Spray both sides of shrimp with cooking spray and place on a nonstick baking sheet.
• Bake in the preheated oven, about 10 minutes, flipping halfway through the cooking time.
• Meanwhile, combine canned pineapple, chili garlic sauce, and sucralose in a food processor or blender. Blend until completely smooth; season with salt and pepper. Serve shrimp with dipping sauce immediately after baking.