If you're craving a delicious and easy-to-make meal, look no further than coconut shrimp. This simple dish combines the sweet and savory flavors of coconut and shrimp, creating a taste sensation that is both satisfying and unforgettable. With its crispy outer coating and tender, juicy interior, coconut shrimp is a perfect appetizer or main course. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a beginner in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating the perfect coconut shrimp recipe, ensuring that your dish turns out crispy, flavorful, and irresistible.
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EASY THAI COCONUT SHRIMP AND RICE
Inspired by Dave Lieberman's Spicy Coconut Shrimp but simplified/modified to work for my family. I'll start the rice and then pull the marinating shrimp out of the fridge and the timing seems to work for me. I serve this with Grilled Pineapple Salad Recipe #243135, but it is good with any tropical fruit salad.
Provided by gourmetmomma
Categories Curries
Time 4h30m
Yield 2-4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- A note on ingredients: a small can of diced green chiles works fine. The original recipe called for 2 seeded chopped jalapeños, so I think any hot pepper would work. I use the pre-cleaned frozen shrimp and they are fine for this recipe, you don't need anything fancy. If I am making pineapple salad, I use fresh pineapple in this recipe. Otherwise, I use canned crushed pineapple.
- Start by placing the shrimp in a large self-close bag or medium glass bowl. Add the peppers, garlic, ginger, honey, soy sauce, and coconut milk. Allow to marinate in the refrigerator for 30 minutes to 4 hours.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, combine olive oil, salt, onions, and bell peppers. Cook until vegetables become slightly soft, but not browned.
- Turn heat up to high and place the shrimp (not the marinade, just the shrimp) in the skillet. Sauté, turning once, until shrimp are just slightly browned on the outside and turning pink. You want them slightly undercooked.
- Remove shrimp, onions, and peppers from the skillet. Pour the marinade into the skillet and bring it to a boil. Boil it for 5 minutes. This is long enough to cook the "shrimp juice" that got into the marinade and also to thicken the sauce.
- Turn the heat off. Add the shrimp mixture back to the skillet. Add the basil and green onions. Toss to combine. Serve immediately over rice.
- Rice:.
- In a small covered saucepan, combine the rice, coconut milk, and stock (or water). Use up the rest of the can of coconut milk, and add enough additional liquid to total 1.5 cups.
- Bring to a boil and then reduce heat. Cook covered. Simmer for 12-15 minutes. Add pineapple. Fluff with a fork.
EASY COCONUT SHRIMP
Guests are always impressed when I serve these restaurant-quality shrimp. A selection of sauces served alongside adds the perfect touch. -Tacy Holliday Germantown, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 25m
Yield about 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a bowl, combine the flour, seasoning, egg and pineapple juice until smooth. Place coconut in a shallow bowl. Dip shrimp into batter, then coat with coconut., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, until golden brown, about 1-1/2 minutes, turning occasionally. Drain on paper towels. Serve with dipping sauce or mustard if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 171 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 76mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
TOM KHA (COCONUT SOUP) WITH SHRIMP, EASY
Make and share this Tom Kha (Coconut Soup) With Shrimp, Easy recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Erin K. Brown
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 50m
Yield 12 cups, 10-12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cook as much Jasmine rice as needed.
- Pour the chicken broth into a large pot over medium heat.
- Shake the coconut milk thoroughly and add to the pot.
- Add sliced mushrooms. (You can add chili oil now or anytime following. The longer it is mixing, the stronger the flavor).
- Cut lemon grass into ~1 inch long pieces. Set aside. Thinly slice ginger. Set aside.
- Cut a 10in x 10in square of cheesecloth. Place the lemon grass & ginger into the cheesecloth and tie closed. Drop the sachet into the pot.
- Let simmer for ~15 minutes (usually the time I use to peel the shrimp and cut them in half).
- Add Chili oil if you haven't already.
- Add fish sauce, if desired.
- Add shrimp. Cook ~3 minutes more (until shrimp are pink).
- Take off the heat, remove the lemon grass/ginger sachet, and add lime juice.
- Serve with desired amount of Jasmine rice.
EASY COCONUT SHRIMP OR CHICKEN
This recipe is super easy and very tasty. The chicken is great, but the shrimp is excellent! We usually serve with a honey/mustard sauce.
Provided by BigNanc
Categories Chicken
Time 45m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Prepare chicken or shrimp.
- Heat oven 400° for SHRIMP.
- Heat oven to 450° for CHICKEN.
- Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray.
- Mix together coconut, bread crumbs, and pecans.
- Coat shrimp or chicken with yogurt.
- Roll the shrimp or chicken in the coconut mixture patting on so it is well coated. Place on cookie sheet and spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Bake shrimp at 400° for about 8 minutes, reduce heat to 350° and bake for another 8 -10 minutes or until golden.
- Bake chicken at 450° for about 15 minutes, reduce heat to 350° and bake for another 15 minutes or until golden.
- Serve with honey/mustard sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 612, Fat 34.4, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 253.4, Sodium 405, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 5.5, Protein 53.5
Tips:
- Use large shrimp for this recipe, as they will hold up better to the cooking process.
- Make sure to devein the shrimp before cooking them.
- If you don't have unsweetened coconut flakes, you can use sweetened coconut flakes and reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe.
- Be careful not to overcook the shrimp, as they will become tough.
- Serve the coconut shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce, such as sweet and sour sauce, chili sauce, or mayonnaise.
Conclusion:
This easy coconut shrimp recipe is a delicious and versatile dish that can be served as an appetizer, main course, or snack. The shrimp are coated in a crispy coconut breading and then fried until golden brown. The result is a sweet and savory dish that is sure to please everyone at your table.
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