Craving a culinary adventure that tantalizes your taste buds with a symphony of flavors? Look no further than baked coconut shrimp with spicy dipping sauce, a dish that marries the sweet and savory, offering a delightful harmony in every bite. This appetizer or main course will transport you to a tropical paradise with its crispy, golden-brown coconut coating and succulent shrimp, all complemented by a fiery, piquant dipping sauce that adds an extra kick. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or seeking a restaurant-quality meal at home, this recipe is sure to impress and leave your guests savoring every morsel.
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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
BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SPICY MAYO DIPPING SAUCE
Let's hear it for the Coconut lovers! This Baked Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce is so delicious, you'll think you are in the Caribbean while eating this!
Provided by Tastefulventure
Categories Dinner
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Rinse and pat dry shrimp.
- In small bowl whisk egg.
- In large plate add panko, and coconut flakes, stir together.
- Place a sheet of parchment paper over a baking pan.
- Dip shrimp into egg and coat well.
- Dip shrimp into panko mixture and coat all sides well.
- Place shrimp on top of parchment paper.
- Bake 20 minutes.
- Enjoy!
BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SPICY DIPPING SAUCE
Baking, instead of frying, yields deliciously crispy, crunchy shrimp.
Provided by Allrecipes Member
Time 15m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Lightly spray a baking sheet with canola oil. Peel and devein shrimp. Using a small, sharp knife, "butterfly" shrimp by making an incision head to tail down back of shrimp and opening slightly, like a book.
- Beat egg whites and Pure Almond in a shallow bowl. Combine panko and coconut in another shallow bowl. Dip shrimp in almond milk/egg mixture, then into crumb mixture, pressing to coat and placing shrimp on the baking sheet as you go. Lightly spray shrimp with oil and bake 5-7 minutes per side, until lightly golden brown and cooked through.
- To serve, combine dipping sauce ingredients in a small bowl and serve with warm shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 293.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.5 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 5.5 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 22.4 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 403.1 mg, Sugar 27.8 g
BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP & APRICOT SAUCE
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
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.
LOW-FAT BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP WITH DIPPING SAUCE
Yummy, crispy and so flavorful! These go great with a Marmalade or Apricot Preserves Dipping Sauce. Good for you too!
Provided by KadesMom
Categories < 30 Mins
Time 27m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Toast Coconut: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread coconut in shallow baking pan. Bake 7-10 minutes or until lightly toasted, stirring occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Toss coconut with combined coating mix, curry powder and ground red pepper in pie plate.
- Beat egg in separate pie plate.
- Dip shrimp in egg, then into coating mixture, pressing shrimp into coating mixture to evenly coat both sides.
- Place on lightly greased baking sheet.
- Bake 10-12 minutes or until shrimp are cooked through.
- While shrimp is baking, combine marmalade, rice wine vinegar and red pepper flakes in small sauce pan on med-low for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP
Make and share this Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe from Food.com.
Provided by chia2160
Categories Coconut
Time 27m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 500°F.
- Spray a baking sheet with olive oil spray.
- Beat egg whites in bowl.
- In a small plastic bag, mix panko, cumin, coconut, garlic, and pepper.
- Dip shrimp in egg whites, then shake in plastic bag to coat.
- Lay shrimp on baking sheet and bake about 6 minutes per side until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 268.9, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 4.7, Cholesterol 45.4, Sodium 573.6, Carbohydrate 38.2, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 8.5, Protein 12.7
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
Tips:
- Use fresh shrimp. Fresh shrimp will have a sweeter, more delicate flavor than frozen shrimp.
- Do not overcook the shrimp. Shrimp cooks very quickly, so it is important to watch it carefully to avoid overcooking. Overcooked shrimp will be tough and chewy.
- Use a light breading. A light breading will help the shrimp to stay crispy without weighing it down.
- Use a flavorful dipping sauce. A flavorful dipping sauce will help to enhance the flavor of the shrimp.
- Serve the shrimp immediately. Shrimp is best served immediately after it is cooked, while it is still hot and crispy.
Conclusion:
Baked coconut shrimp with spicy dipping sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The shrimp are coated in a light breading and then baked until golden brown. The spicy dipping sauce is the perfect complement to the sweet and savory shrimp.
This recipe is perfect for a party or potluck. It is also a great way to use up leftover shrimp.
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