Best 3 Coconut Orange Shrimp Recipes

COCONUT ORANGE SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine 1/2 cup coconut, banana, hot sauce, orange juice, oil and orange peel in blender; puree.
• Pour mixture into large plastic resealable bag.
• Add shrimp and toss to coat.
• Refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Preheat oven to 450.
• Line 13x9 baking pan with foil.
• Lightly grease foil.
• Sprinkle remaining coconut onto waxed paper.
• Dip shrimp into coconut, pressing firmly on each side to coat.
• Place shrimp on baking pan.
• Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are opaque.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH SWEET-AND-SOUR ORANGE SAUCE

Steps:

• TO PREPARE SHRIMP Place flour in a medium bowl. Whisk pancake mix, salt and 1 cup water in another medium bowl to form a smooth, thin batter. Place coconut in another bowl. Dredge 1 shrimp in flour, shaking off excess. Holding shrimp by tail, dip it in batter, allowing excess to drip off, then make a well in the coconut and drop in batter coated shrimp, covering it with coconut and pressing so that it adheres. Lay shrimp on a wire rack. Repeat with remaining shrimp, thinning batter as needed with a litte extra water. Freeze coated shrimp for at least 30 minutes before frying. TO MAKE SAUCE Mix marmalade, mustard and vinegar in a small bowl and set aside. TO FRY SHRIMP Heat oven to 200 degrees. Heat oil in an 8 quart pot to 350 degrees. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet. Fry shrimp in batches, making sure not to crowd pot & turning shrimp halfway through, until golden, about 2-3 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and keep first batches warm in oven while remaining shrimp are fried. Serve with sauce along side.

ORANGE DIPPING SAUCE FOR COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix orange marmalade, honey, Dijon mustard, and hot sauce in a bowl. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate until serving time.