Crunchy Coconut Shrimp Recipes

Steps:

• For the kids: In a food processor, pulse together coconut and breadcrumbs until coconut is in small pieces; transfer to a shallow bowl, and scatter a handful over a baking sheet. Set aside. In another shallow bowl, lightly beat the egg whites.
• Toss shrimp with 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Working in batches, dip shrimp in egg whites to coat completely; lift from whites (shaking off any excess), and dredge in coconut mixture. Lay on prepared baking sheet.
• In a large, deep heavy-bottom pan, heat oil over medium heat until 350 degrees on a deep-fry thermometer. Cook half the shrimp, lightly shaking to separate shrimp, until golden brown, 2 to 4 minutes. Use a slotted spoon to transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain. Return oil to 350 degrees; repeat with remaining shrimp.
• Reserve half the shrimp for the adults. Serve remaining shrimp with sweet-and-sour sauce.
• For the adults: In a small bowl, whisk together yogurt, lime juice, mustard, and curry powder. Serve the sauce with reserved shrimp; garnish with lime wedges, if desired.

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
• In a food processor, pulse the coconut until coarsely ground and transfer to a shallow bowl. Mix coconut with bread crumbs, curry powder, and salt, and set aside. Beat egg whites until slightly foamy. Dip shrimp in egg whites and coat with coconut mixture. Repeat to form a double coating. Place shrimp on rack placed within a sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.

Steps:

• Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
• Rinse and dry shrimp with paper towels. Mix cornstarch, salt, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bow; pour coconut flakes in a separate shallow bowl. Working with one shrimp at a time, dredge it in the cornstarch mixture, then dip it in the egg white, and roll it in the coconut, making sure to coat the shrimp well. Place on the prepared baking sheet, and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
• Bake the shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center and the coconut is browned, 15 to 20 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through.

Steps:

• Mix beer, egg, milk, flour, salt, sugar and baking powder.
• Dredge shrimp in batter mixture then redip a second time. Roll in coconut then let rest about 10 minutes.
• Heat oil and deep fry until golden.

Steps:

• DIP: Place all ingredients into a food processor and pulse until smooth and place mixture in a small serving bowl; set aside.
• SHRIMP: Melt enough shortening or oil to equal 2-inches in a deep frying pan or use and electric deep fryer heated to 365°F.
• In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornstarch, jerk seasoning, and paprika. Pour coconut milk in a second bowl. In a third shallow dish, combine the crushed shredded wheat and coconut. Layout cooling racks and place waxed paper underneath to catch drippings.
• Hold each shrimp by the tail, coat with flour mixture, dip into coconut milk then into crushed shredded wheat mixture. Place shrimp on rack and repeat process until all shrimp are done.
• Fry 6-8 shrimp are at a time for 1-2 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
• NOTE: Shrimp may be prepared in advance and frozen for up to 2 weeks. To serve, defrost slightly and re-crisp in the oven at 375°F.

Steps:

• In small microwavable bowl, microwave dipping sauce ingredients uncovered on High 30 to 50 seconds. Stir until blended; set aside.
• In small bowl, beat eggs with whisk or fork. In medium bowl, stir together Bisquick mix, coconut, ginger, cardamom and salt.
• In large skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Dip each shrimp into eggs, then into Bisquick mixture; dip again in eggs and in Bisquick mixture. Cook shrimp in batches in hot oil about 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until coating is crisp and golden brown and shrimp are pink. Drain on paper towels.
• Serve shrimp hot with dipping sauce.