**Coconut Shrimp with Dipping Sauce: A Tropical Delight**
Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of coconut shrimp, a delectable dish that combines the sweetness of coconut with the succulent taste of shrimp. This recipe presents two irresistible variations: a classic coconut shrimp coated in crispy panko breadcrumbs and a unique coconut shrimp with a zesty twist, featuring a tangy orange-ginger dipping sauce. Both recipes promise an explosion of flavors that will transport you to a tropical paradise. The classic coconut shrimp offers a harmonious balance of sweet and savory, while the orange-ginger dipping sauce adds a refreshing kick to the coconut shrimp, creating a delightful symphony of flavors. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure with these tantalizing coconut shrimp recipes, perfect for any occasion.
COCONUT SHRIMP WITH 2-INGREDIENT DIPPING SAUCE
The Best Coconut shrimp coated in plenty of coconut flakes for superior crunch and subtle tropical flavor. Do not skip the the super simple (2 ingredient!) coconut shrimp sauce!
Provided by Natasha Kravchuk
Categories Easy
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse shrimp in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up 3 shallow bowls. In the first, stir together 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp salt. In the second, beat 2 eggs with a fork. In the third, combine 1 1/2 cups coconut flakes and 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs.
- Dredge shrimp in flour, then dip in beaten egg and finally dip in crumb mixture using your hands to press the coconut crumb mixture onto your shrimp. Transfer to a platter and repeat with remaining shrimp. Once all shrimp are breaded, either sauté right away or refrigerate for later.
- To sautee: place a large pan over medium heat and add enough oil to generously cover the bottom (1/4" deep). Once oil is hot (350˚F), add shrimp and sauté 2 minutes per side until golden brown and shrimp is pink and cooked through. Cook in batches and don't overcrowd the pan.
- Stir together 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce with 1/4 cup apricot preserves. Serve shrimp with dipping sauce and squeeze fresh lime juice over finished shrimp before serving if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 316 kcal, Carbohydrate 25 g, Protein 19 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 245 mg, Sodium 1004 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 15 g, ServingSize 1 serving
COCONUT SHRIMP WITH DIPPING SAUCE
With crispy coconut-cilantro breading and a sweet apricot sauce, these delicious shrimp, created by our Test Kitchen, would be great for any occasion, from an easy weeknight dinner to special event.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 1h15m
Yield 5 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place 2 tablespoons coconut milk in a small bowl; cover and refrigerate. In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the jalapeno, cilantro and remaining coconut milk. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on. Add to bag; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 1 hour. , Place flour in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, lightly beat the egg whites. In a third bowl, combine bread crumbs and coconut. Drain shrimp and discard marinade. Dip shrimp in flour and egg whites, then roll in crumb mixture. , Place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 7-9 minutes on each side or until lightly browned. Meanwhile, for dipping sauce, add preserves and mustard to the reserved coconut milk. Serve with shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 324 calories, Fat 11g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 168mg cholesterol, Sodium 316mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 23g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
COCONUT SHRIMP WITH THE BEST DIPPING SAUCE
Use plenty of coconut flakes to coat these shrimp for superior crunch and subtle tropical sweetness from Natasha Kravchuk of Natasha's Kitchen. They're even better with the super simple (2 ingredient!) apricot sweet chili sauce.
Provided by Reynolds Kitchens(R)
Categories Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips Reynolds®
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Rinse shrimp in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up 3 shallow bowls. In the first, stir together 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder and 1/2 teaspoon salt. In the second, add eggs and lightly beat with a fork. In the third, combine 1 1/2 cups coconut flakes and 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs.
- Dredge shrimp in flour, dip in beaten egg and then finally dip in coconut crumb mixture using your hands to press the mixture onto the shrimp. Transfer to a Reynolds® Parchment Paper lined baking sheet and repeat with remaining shrimp. Once all of the shrimp are breaded, saute right away.
- Place a large non-stick pan over medium heat and add enough oil to generously cover the bottom. Once oil is hot, add shrimp and saute 2 to 3 minutes, flip and saute another 2 minutes until golden brown on both sides and shrimp is firm and pink. Cook in batches and don't overcrowd the pan.
- Stir together the sweet chili sauce and apricot preserves and serve with coconut shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 329.8 calories, Carbohydrate 25.3 g, Cholesterol 132.8 mg, Fat 20.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 14.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.3 g, Sodium 407.8 mg, Sugar 12.1 g
COCONUT SHRIMP AND MANGO DIPPING SAUCE
Provided by Ree Drummond : Food Network
Categories appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- For the mango dipping sauce: Add the mango, BBQ sauce, honey, lime juice and salt to a blender and blend until smooth. Transfer to a small bowl; set aside.
- For the shrimp: Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a nonstick skillet over medium heat to 350 degrees F.
- Combine the cornstarch, flour, salt and pepper in a bowl. Beat the eggs and 1/2 cup water in a second bowl. In a third bowl, combine the coconut flakes and breadcrumbs.
- Bread the shrimp by dipping them first in the flour mixture and shaking off any excess, then in the egg wash and finally in the coconut breadcrumbs, pressing to make sure each shrimp has an even coating.
- Fry the shrimp in the oil in batches of 8 to 12 until golden and crispy, approximately 2 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Arrange on a platter and serve immediately alongside the dipping sauce. Garnish with lime wedges.
DIPPING SAUCE FOR COCONUT SHRIMP
A simple delicious dipping sauce!
Provided by abcd1234
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Whisk the orange marmalade, mustard, and horseradish together in a bowl. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.5 calories, Carbohydrate 27.2 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 56 mg, Sugar 24.1 g
SLAM DUNK COCONUT SHRIMP DIPPING SAUCE
This is our favorite dipping sauce for coconut shrimp. The heat from the horseradish combined with the sweet apricot and citrus pineapple flavors makes this a real slam dunk! This freezes well.
Provided by SHORECOOK
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Mix apricot preserves and horseradish in a bowl; stir in pineapple. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 57.9 calories, Carbohydrate 15.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.2 g, Sodium 11.2 mg, Sugar 10.7 g
COCONUT SHRIMP WITH DIPPING SAUCE (BAKED)
Coconut shrimp with dipping sauce from the March issue of Light & Tasty magazine employs a simple "oven frying" technique to rescue this dish from its oil-soaked origins. A serving of 10 shrimp with sauce has only 324 calories and 11 grams of fat. From the local paper.
Provided by Kit..ty Of Canada
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 39m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 F (200 C).
- Prepare a baking sheet with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, place 2 tbsp (30 mL) of the coconut milk; cover and refrigerate.
- In a large resealable plastic bag, combine remaining coconut milk, jalapeno, cilantro and shrimp.
- Seal bag and turn to coat.
- Refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Place flour in a shallow bowl. In another bowl, lightly beat egg whites.
- In a third bowl, combine bread crumbs and coconut.
- Drain shrimp and discard marinade.
- Dip shrimp in flour and egg whites, then roll in crumb mixture.
- Place shrimp on prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 7 to 9 minutes on each side or until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, for dipping sauce, combine preserves and mustard with reserved coconut milk.
- Serve with shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.8, Fat 6.7, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 172.8, Sodium 371.1, Carbohydrate 32.8, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 6.2, Protein 30.5
COCONUT SHRIMP WITH DIPPING SAUCE
Crunchy shrimp with a sweet and sour dipping sauce -- a favorite restaurant appetizer you can make at home!
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dinner
Time 35m
Yield 14
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Soak skewers in water for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oven to 400°F. Line 15x10-inch baking pan with sides with foil; lightly spray foil with cooking spray.
- In shallow dish, stir together flour, curry powder, salt and ground red pepper. In another shallow dish, beat egg and water until blended. In another shallow dish, mix bread crumbs and coconut.
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. Coat shrimp with flour mixture. Dip into egg mixture; coat well with crumb mixture.Thread 2 shrimp on each skewer, leaving space between each. Place in pan.
- Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until shrimp are pink and coating begins to brown. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix sauce ingredients.
- Serve shrimp with sauce for dipping.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Carbohydrate 38 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 390 mg, Sugar 18 g, TransFat 0 g
ORANGE DIPPING SAUCE FOR COCONUT SHRIMP
This is the perfect dipping sauce for coconut shrimp, similar to what is served in many restaurant chains. It would also be great with chicken strips. Add more or or less hot sauce according to taste.
Provided by Valerie Brunmeier
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 5m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Mix orange marmalade, honey, Dijon mustard, and hot sauce in a bowl. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.8 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 168.6 mg, Sugar 16.6 g
Tips:
- Use fresh coconut shrimp: Fresh shrimp will give you the best flavor and texture.
- Don't overcook the shrimp: Shrimp cooks quickly, so be careful not to overcook it. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and rubbery.
- Use a light touch when breading the shrimp: You don't want the breading to be too thick, or it will overwhelm the shrimp.
- Use a flavorful dipping sauce: The dipping sauce is a great way to add extra flavor to the shrimp. Be sure to use a sauce that you enjoy.
- Serve the shrimp immediately: Coconut shrimp is best served immediately after it is cooked. This will ensure that the shrimp is crispy and the dipping sauce is warm.
Conclusion:
Coconut shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. It is perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With its crispy coconut coating and flavorful dipping sauce, coconut shrimp is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a new and exciting way to serve shrimp, give coconut shrimp a try. You won't be disappointed.
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