Best Easy Toasted Coconut Shrimp Recipes

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EASY TOASTED COCONUT SHRIMP



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Craving a bit of the tropics? Start with precooked shrimp dipped in a mixture of preserves and mustard.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 4

1/2 cup apricot preserves or orange marmalade
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1 lb cooked deveined peeled medium shrimp (about 40), thawed if frozen
1 1/2 cups shredded coconut, toasted

Steps:

  • In small serving bowl, mix preserves and mustard. Cover; refrigerate until serving time.
  • Arrange shrimp on serving platter.
  • Dip shrimp first into preserves mixture and place on individual serving plate; sprinkle or spoon coconut onto shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 40, Carbohydrate 4 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 3 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Shrimp, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 3 g, TransFat 0 g

QUICK COCONUT SHRIMP



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These coconut-fried shrimp are downright addicting. If you ask me, the bigger the shrimp, the better. That way you can pick up even more of that sweet pina colada sauce. -Debbi Barate, Seward, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 12), peeled and deveined
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Oil for deep-fat frying
1 jar (12 ounces) pineapple preserves
1 tablespoon frozen nonalcoholic pina colada mix, thawed

Steps:

  • Starting with the tail, make a slit down the inner curve of each shrimp; press lightly to flatten. In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour, egg whites and coconut. Coat the shrimp with flour; dip into egg whites, then coat with the coconut., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., In a small bowl, combine preserves and pina colada mix. Serve with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP



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This crunchy coconut shrimp is baked instead of fried, and so easy! Great for dinner or as an appetizer. I serve with orange marmalade for dipping.

Provided by girlbob

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
⅓ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups flaked sweetened coconut
3 egg whites, beaten until foamy

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 927.7 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

EASY COCONUT SHRIMP



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Guests are always impressed when I serve these restaurant-quality shrimp. A selection of sauces served alongside adds the perfect touch. -Tacy Holliday Germantown, Maryland

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield about 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon seafood seasoning
1 large egg, beaten
3/4 cup pineapple juice
1 package (14 ounces) sweetened shredded coconut
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
Oil for deep-fat frying
Optional: Apricot preserves, sweet-and-sour sauce, plum sauce or Dijon mustard

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the flour, seasoning, egg and pineapple juice until smooth. Place coconut in a shallow 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, until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve with dipping sauce or mustard if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

EASY SKILLET COCONUT SHRIMP



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Provided by Bev Weidner

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup jasmine rice
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon lime zest plus 1 tablespoon lime juice
1 shallot, finely chopped
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
5 tablespoons coconut oil
1/4 cup dried coconut chips
1/4 cup panko
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound sugar snap peas, strings removed
1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon lime zest plus 1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups frozen mango
1 ripe banana
1 1/2 cups almond milk
1/2 cup coconut milk
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 cup ice

Steps:

  • For the rice: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Add the rice, coconut milk, lime zest, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water to a rice cooker. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and cook until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. Keep the rice in the cooker until ready to serve. Right before serving, transfer the rice to a serving dish and sprinkle the lime juice and cilantro over the top.
  • For the shrimp: Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the coconut chips and panko. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, then toss to coat. Cook, stirring frequently, until everything is toasted and golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons coconut oil and heat until shimmering. Carefully add the snap peas in a single layer. Let cook without moving until charred on one side, about 1 minute. Stir and cook until charred all over, another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt. Remove the peas to a serving platter.
  • Heat the same cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons coconut oil and heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp, lime zest, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and stir so shrimp is equally coated and distributed in the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is opaque and slightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the shrimp with lime juice and top with some of the panko mixture and cilantro. Serve the shrimp with the snap peas and coconut rice and top everything with the remaining panko mixture.
  • For the dessert: Layer the mango, banana, almond milk, coconut milk, lime zest and juice in a blender with ice. Blend until smooth. Add more ice if desired. Serve in glasses with straws.

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