Indulge in a tropical culinary delight with our knockout coconut shrimp recipe, where succulent shrimp are coated in a crispy coconut crust and paired with a tantalizing spicy mango sauce. This dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that will transport you to a tropical paradise.
In this comprehensive guide, we'll take you through the steps of creating this delectable dish, from selecting the freshest shrimp to crafting the perfect coconut coating and preparing the zesty spicy mango sauce. We'll also provide tips and tricks to ensure your coconut shrimp remains crispy and your sauce maintains its vibrant flavors. Along the way, you'll discover variations of this recipe, including a baked version for a healthier twist, as well as a sweet and sour sauce alternative for those who prefer a tangy kick. Get ready to impress your taste buds and embark on a culinary adventure with our knockout coconut shrimp and spicy mango sauce.
SPICY COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SPICY MANGO BASIL SALSA AND LIME JASMINE RICE
I marinate the shrimp in a sweet and spicy coconut milk marinade then I cook them in a dry pan. The salsa finishes it off with more sweetness and heat. Basil keeps the tongue awake through it all.
Provided by Dave Lieberman
Categories main-dish
Time 1h20m
Yield 2 to 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- For the salsa: Combine all ingredients together in a mixing bowl. Make up to a day in advance. Keep covered in the refrigerator.
- For the shrimp: In a mixing bowl, combine jalapenos, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime zest, coconut milk, basil, vegetable oil, salt and pepper. Add the shrimp and marinate for at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours, refridgerated.
- Heat a nonstick skillet over high heat. Use tongs or a fork to remove the shrimp from the marinade and place in an even layer in the pan, reserving the marinade.
- Cook the shrimp until well browned on each side, turning once, about 3 to 4 minutes total. Transfer cooked shrimp to a serving plate.
- Add reserved marinade to pan, bring to a boil and cook until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
- Pour over the cooked shrimp and serve with Lime Jasmine Rice and Mango Salsa.
- Put the rice, coconut milk, water, and salt in a saucepan and bring to a simmer. Cover and gently simmer until liquid is absorbed, about 12 to 15 minutes. Fluff with a fork and stir in the lime zest. Serve immediately.
COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SPICY MANGO DIPPING SAUCE
Steps:
- Make the dipping sauce first by adding all the ingredients to a blender and blend for 1 minute or 2 until the sauce is smooth. Refrigerate the sauce until shrimp is ready for serving.
- Fill a Dutch oven or a deep frying pan with vegetable oil, about 1 1/2 inches deep and heat.
- While the oil is hot, prepare 3 shallow plates. Add the breadcrumbs to one plate, beat the eggs with salt and pepper in another plate and place the shredded coconut in the 3rd plate.
- Dredge the shrimp through the breadcrumbs first, then dip them in the egg mixture, then finally dredge them through the coconut, making sure enough coconut sticks to them. Fry a few at a time about 2 minutes, depends on how hot your oil is, so they don't stick to one another, I did about 4 or 5 at a time, depending on the size of your shrimp. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Serve the shrimp along with the spicy mango sauce together.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 665 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 31 g, Fat 38 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Cholesterol 379 mg, Sodium 1641 mg, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 25 g, ServingSize 1 serving
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.
BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SPICY MANGO SAUCE
In baking the shrimp instead of frying you save on loads of calories without sacrificing taste. Cornstarch helps the coating to adhere much better to the shrimp instead of flour. This recipe works best with extra-large shrimp, 15-20 to the pound. Do not butterfly the shrimp or they will come out tough.
Provided by Dedee Royale
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F
- Place coconut and panko crumbs in a food processor and pulse a few times to blend.
- Place crumb mixture into a shallow dish or bowl.
- In a 2nd bowl beat egg whites lightly.
- In a 3rd bowl, add cornstarch.
- One at a time, dredge shrimp in corn starch, shaking off excess, then in egg whites, then dredge in crumb mixture, pressing to adhere to shrimp.
- Pour any leftover egg white evenly over each shrimp.
- Place shrimp on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Spray each shrimp lightly with canola oil.
- Bake at 375F for 10 minutes then spoon some of the mango sauce over each of the shrimp.
- Then continue baking for 10 more minutes. (Do not over bake or shrimp will be tough).
- Serve with Spicy Mango Sauce or bottled Sweet Chili Sauce.
- To Prepare Spicy Mango Sauce:.
- In a small sauce pan, heat 1 tablespoons oil.
- Add onion, ginger and garlic and saute 3 minutes, stirring.
- Add mango nectar and Scotch Bonnet pepper sauce and bring to a boil.
- Cook 10 minutes to reduce to 3/4 cup.
- Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes.
- Place mixture into a blender and process till smooth.
- Stir in lime juice and salt. Cool.
SHRIMP WITH MANGO SAUCE
Steps:
- Heat 2 tsp oil in a 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook onion, garlic, ginger, 1/4 tsp salt, allspice, cumin and cinnamon about 3 minutes. Add mango, vinegar, lime juice and sugar and gently boil, stirring occasionally, until sauce is thick; refrigerate in a bowl. Toss shrimp with red pepper, garlic powder and remaining 1/2 tsp salt. Heat remaining 2 tsp oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Cook shrimp until no longer translucent, about 2 minutes on each side. Let cool; serve with sauce.
Tips:
- For the crispiest coconut shrimp, use fresh, unsweetened coconut flakes. If you don't have fresh coconut flakes, you can use shredded coconut flakes, but they won't be as crispy.
- To make sure the shrimp is cooked through, use a meat thermometer to check that the internal temperature has reached 145 degrees Fahrenheit.
- If you don't have a meat thermometer, you can also tell if the shrimp is cooked through by looking for the shrimp to turn pink and opaque.
- The spicy mango sauce is the perfect complement to the sweet coconut shrimp. Be sure to adjust the amount of chili pepper you use to taste.
- This dish can be served as an appetizer or a main course. If you're serving it as a main course, be sure to serve it with a side of rice or noodles.
Conclusion:
Knockout Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Mango Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The sweet coconut shrimp is perfectly complemented by the spicy mango sauce, and the dish can be served as an appetizer or a main course. With its crispy coconut coating, tender shrimp, and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it.
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