BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP & APRICOT SAUCE

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Panko crumbs give this spicy baked coconut shrimp its crunch. It's great for an appetizer or for your main meal. - Debi Mitchell, Flower Mound, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 pounds uncooked large shrimp
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
4 large egg whites
3 dashes Louisiana-style hot sauce
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
SAUCE:
1 cup apricot preserves
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 425°. Place a wire rack on each of two baking sheets; coat racks with cooking spray. Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails on., In a shallow bowl, toss coconut with bread crumbs; remove half of the mixture and reserve. In another shallow bowl, whisk egg whites, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Place flour in a third shallow bowl., Dip shrimp in flour to coat lightly; shake off excess. Dip in egg white mixture, then in coconut mixture, patting to help coating adhere. Refresh coconut mixture in bowl with reserved mixture as needed., Place shrimp on racks of prepared pans. Bake 5-6 minutes on each side or until coconut is lightly browned and shrimp turn pink., Meanwhile, combine sauce ingredients in a small saucepan; cook and stir over medium-low heat until preserves are melted. Serve shrimp with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 367 calories, Fat 9g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 22g protein.

Tahir Prince19
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The coconut shrimp is crispy and flavorful, and the apricot sauce is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


ASHADULLAH CHOWDHURY
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The coconut shrimp was a hit, and the apricot sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Shani RaJpooT
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The coconut shrimp is so flavorful and the apricot sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nickis Minajs
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The coconut shrimp is so good, and the apricot sauce is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


Or Life
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The coconut shrimp is crispy and flavorful, and the apricot sauce is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Adams Emmanuel
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The coconut shrimp was a hit, and the apricot sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Sangam thapa
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The coconut shrimp is so flavorful and the apricot sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Asekho Mdlazi
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The coconut shrimp is so good, and the apricot sauce is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


Patience Shumbanhete
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The coconut shrimp is crispy and flavorful, and the apricot sauce is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


hussein khcheich
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The coconut shrimp was a hit, and the apricot sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Tagin Ahmex
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The coconut shrimp is so flavorful and the apricot sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Nasir Khokar
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The coconut shrimp is so good, and the apricot sauce is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


Sebastian Arrieta
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The coconut shrimp is crispy and flavorful, and the apricot sauce is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Aariyonia Kendrick
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I made this recipe for my family last night and they loved it! The coconut shrimp was a hit, and the apricot sauce was the perfect complement. I will definitely be making this again.


Patricia Love
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The coconut shrimp is so flavorful and the apricot sauce is delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


pamela mapeza
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The coconut shrimp is so good, and the apricot sauce is the perfect complement. I highly recommend this recipe!


Eugene Cammon
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This recipe is so easy to follow and the results are amazing! The coconut shrimp is crispy and flavorful, and the apricot sauce is sweet and tangy. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Brian Woodson (Faustus)
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I made this recipe for a party last weekend and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the coconut shrimp and the apricot sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Concern Daniel
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This recipe is a keeper!! I've made it twice now and it's always a hit. The coconut shrimp is so flavorful and the apricot sauce is the perfect complement. It's a bit time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. I highly recommend this recipe!