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Coconut Shrimp

Southern Living
Coconut Shrimp
Photo: Van Chaplin; Styling: Vanessa McNeil Rocchio
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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
Southern Living, MARCH 2008

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars
Jennifer from An Unknown Location
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

5 stars
Terrie
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