Coconut shrimp lollypops with apricot ginger dipping sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The shrimp are coated in a sweet and savory coconut batter, then fried until golden brown and crispy. The apricot ginger dipping sauce is the perfect complement to the shrimp, with its sweet and tangy flavor. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
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.
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 & 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.
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
COCONUT SHRIMP WITH HONEY GINGER SAUCE
Here is a simple, BUT OH SO SATISFYING, recipe for Coconut Shrimp. The dipping sauce is easy and even kids love it. This takes a little time, but it is well worth it.
Provided by R. Warren Meddoff
Categories Coconut
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- 1. whisk together lime juice, mayonnaise, honey, mustard and ginger for the sauce, cover and chill (can be made up to 6 hours ahead).
- 2. take half of the coconut and place in pie plate.
- 3. whisk together flour, beer, baking soda, salt, cayenne, and egg.
- 4. heat oil until it registers 350º F in a 6 quart deep heavy pot over medium high heat.
- 5. while the oil is heating dip each shrimp individually into batter, letting excess drip off, then dredge in coconut, coating completely and pressing gently to help adhere. Transfer to a plate and coat remaining shrimp in the same manner, adding additional coconut to pie plate as needed.
- 6. Fry shrimp, six at a time, turning once, until golden, about 1 minute. Transfer with a slotted spoon to paper towel to drain and season lightly with salt. Skim any coconut from oil and return oil to 350º between batches.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 3853.9, Fat 376.7, SaturatedFat 55.4, Cholesterol 394.4, Sodium 1333.7, Carbohydrate 88, Fiber 5.3, Sugar 51.7, Protein 43.7
BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP WITH APRICOT SAUCE - WW
Make and share this Baked Coconut Shrimp With Apricot Sauce - Ww recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Audrey M
Categories Coconut
Time 15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Apricot Sauce:.
- Mix all ingredients in 1 quart saucepan.
- Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally until all preserves are melted.
- Refrigerate while making the shrimp.
- Shrimp:.
- Heat oven to 425 degrees.
- Spray rack in broiler pan with cooking spray.
- Mix flour, brown sugar, salt and red pepper in shallow bowl.
- Beat the egg and lime juice in another shallow bowl.
- Place coconut in third shallow bowl.
- Coat each shrimp with flour mixture.
- Dip each side into egg mixture.
- Coate well with coconut.
- Place on rack in broiler pan.
- Drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake 7 to 8 minutes or until shrimp are pink and firm and coating is beginning to brown.
- Serve with sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.8, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 6, Cholesterol 126.5, Sodium 640.2, Carbohydrate 42.9, Fiber 1, Sugar 28.7, Protein 12.8
Tips:
- For the best results, use large shrimp that are peeled and deveined.
- To make the coconut coating, use a combination of unsweetened shredded coconut, panko breadcrumbs, and finely chopped almonds.
- Be sure to coat the shrimp evenly in the coconut mixture before frying.
- For a crispy coating, fry the shrimp in hot oil until golden brown.
- Serve the shrimp immediately with the apricot ginger dipping sauce.
Conclusion:
These coconut shrimp lollypops are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The shrimp are crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the apricot ginger dipping sauce is a perfect complement. This dish is sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering.
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