OVEN-BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP (LOW-FAT)

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Oven-Baked Coconut Shrimp (Low-Fat) image

There is almost no fat in this recipe, please make certain to generously grease your baking pan, I use the non-stick foil for this --- This complete recipe can be doubled to about 52-53 shrimp, enough to feed a crowd! If your coconut flakes are very large, then just chop them slightly, they will stick to the egg whites better. Cooking time is estimated depending on size of your shrimp --- serve the shrimp with pineapple or a fruit salsa --- your going to love this shrimp! ;-)

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Coconut

Time 40m

Yield 26 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

26 large uncooked shrimp (peeled, deveined and leave tails intact)
1/3 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper (can use more)
3 large egg whites
1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

Steps:

  • Set oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  • In a shallow dish combine the cornstarch with salt and red pepper; stir to combine.
  • Place the egg whites in a medium bowl; beat using an electric mixer on high speed until frothy (about 2 minutes).
  • Place the coconut in a shallow dish.
  • Working one shrimp at a time dredge the shrimp firstly in the cornstarch mixture, then dip in egg whites and then in shredded coconut.
  • Place the shrimp on a foil-lined baking sheet that has been generously coated with cooking spray.
  • Repeat with remaining shrimp (cornstarch, then egg white and then in coconut).
  • Lightly spray the shrimp with cooking spray.
  • Bake for about 20 minutes or until the shrimp are done, turn the shrimp after 10 minutes of cooking making that 10 minutes per side.

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