Best Hawaiian Coconut Shrimp Recipes

MARGARITA SHRIMP WITH COCONUT GREENS AND HAWAIIAN MACARONI SALAD RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Make the macaroni salad: Bring 3 quarts of water to boil in a Dutch oven over high heat. Add 1 tablespoon of salt and the macaroni. Cook al dente according to the package directions. Drain the pasta and return to the Dutch oven. Cool for 5 minutes.
• Add the mayonnaise, apple cider vinegar, onion powder, sugar, and remaining 1 teaspoon of kosher salt to the pasta fold to thoroughly combine. Set aside to cool completely, about 30 minutes.
• Marinate the margarita shrimp: Add the shrimp and kosher salt to a large bowl. Toss to combine. Pour the margarita mix over top. Cover and refrigerate for 15 minutes while you prepare the braised greens.
• Make the braised coconut greens: Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. When the oil is shimmering, add the garlic and onion. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and just starting to soften.
• Add ¼ cup of coconut milk plus the sugar and lime juice to the saucepan, stirring to dissolve the sugar.
• Add the kale leaves and snow peas, and season again with salt and pepper. Cover the saucepan and simmer for about 5 minutes, until the leaves are wilted and soft and the snow peas are tender.
• Cook the shrimp: Pour the marinade liquid into a 10-inch skillet, leaving the shrimp in the bowl. Bring the liquid to a boil over high heat and simmer for about 10 minutes, until the liquid is reduced by two-thirds to about ½ cup.
• Add the shrimp and 2 tablespoons of tequila to the skillet. Cook, tossing occasionally, for about 3 minutes, until the shrimp are bright pink and opaque.
• Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of tequila plus the cilantro and lime zest. Simmer for about 1 minute, tossing the shrimp to thoroughly coat. Serve immediately alongside the macaroni salad and braised greens.
• Just before serving, fold in the carrots, scallions, and buttermilk into the cooled macaroni salad. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of coconut milk to the greens and garnish with toasted coconut flakes.
• Enjoy!

HAWAIIAN COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SWEET AND SOUR SOY SAUCE

Steps:

• Mix flour, sea salt and pepper on a large plate.
• lightly beat egg whites in a medium bowl.
• spread coconut on another large plate.
• dip shrimp in flour then in egg whites.
• roll each shrimp in coconut until well covered.
• heat lard in a large cast-iron skillet over medium high heat and fry shrimp until browned and crispy, about 5 minutes on each side.
• Soy Sauce:.
• Mix all ingredients and stir until sugar is dissolved.
• makes 1 cup.
• Serve shrimp with sweet and sour soy sauce.

HAWAIIAN COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• SAUCE: mix together all ingredients and set aside.
• SHRIMP: Peel and devein shrimp, leaving the tails on.
• Rinse and drain.
• In Bowl 1, place 1/4 cup all-purpose flour.
• In Bowl 2, mix 1/2 cup self-rising flour with club soda to form a batter.
• In Bowl 3, place flaked coconut.
• Holding each shrimp by the tail, dip in flour to cover, then in batter, and lastly in coconut.
• Place each shrimp on waxed paper, repeating process until all shrimp are battered and covered in coconut.
• At this point you can cover and refrigerate for several hours if you like, making it a quick-cook dinner later that day or the next day.
• In hot oil, deep fry several shrimp for about 1-2 minutes until coconut is lightly golden brown.
• Drain on paper towels.
• Repeat process until all shrimp are cooked.
• Serve with Honey Mustard Sauce.
• Note: Spicy cocktail (tomato-based) sauce is not good with these shrimp.