Coconut Shrimp

Photo: Van Chaplin; Styling: Vanessa McNeil Rocchio
Prep: 20 min., Bake: 12 min.
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds unpeeled, large raw shrimp
- Vegetable cooking spray
- 2 egg whites
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Caribbean jerk seasoning
- 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
- 1 cup Japanese breadcrumbs (panko)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Preparation
1. Preheat oven to 425°. Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein, if desired.
2. Place a wire rack coated with cooking spray in a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
3. Whisk egg whites just until foamy.
4. Stir together cornstarch and jerk seasoning in a shallow dish. Stir together coconut, Japanese breadcrumbs, and paprika in another shallow dish.
5. Dredge shrimp, 1 at a time, in cornstarch mixture; dip in egg whites, and dredge in coconut mixture, pressing gently with fingers. Lightly coat shrimp on each side with cooking spray; arrange shrimp on wire rack.
6. Bake at 425° for 10 to 12 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink, turning once after 8 minutes.
Nutritional Information
- Calories:
- 363 (0.0% from fat)
- Fat:
- 8.9g (sat 5.4g,mono 0.7g,poly 1.2g)
- Protein:
- 39g
- Carbohydrate:
- 28.8g
- Fiber:
- 2.6g
- Cholesterol:
- 259mg
- Iron:
- 4.5mg
- Sodium:
- 601mg
- Calcium:
- 93mg
Member Ratings and Reviews
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So easy and incredible! The cooking spray you put on before baking really gives it that crunchy deep-fried texture!! They tasted better than some I've had in restaurants! I served them with a dipping sauce as follows: 1/2 cup reduced sugar orange marmalade, 1/4 cup dijon mustard, 1/4 cup honey and 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce. Gave it just the right kick! DELICIOUS!!11/18/08
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I made this using boneless, skinless chicken breasts. I cut the chicken into 3/4 inch strips and increased the cooking time to 20 minutes (10 on each side). The chicken was moist and crispy, outstanding. My husband loved it! Will definitely make it again. Served with brown rice mixed with macadamia nuts.04/22/08




