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Coconut Baked Shrimp
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Coconut Baked Shrimp
For the coconut shrimp
For the sweet and sour sauce
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For the Coconut Baked Shrimp
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Preheat oven to broil setting.
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Pat shrimp dry with a towel and season with 1/2 tsp salt.
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Arrange three separate bowls in an assembly line. Place flour in one, whisked eggs (or buttermilk) in the second and shredded coconut in the third.
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Lightly coat the shrimp in the flour and gently tap to remove excess flour.
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Dip the flour coated shrimp in the egg/buttermilk and then roll in the shredded coconut to coat.
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Place coconut shrimp on a sprayed/greased baking rack over a cookie sheet. When all the shrimp are on the rack, lightly coat them with cooking oil spray.
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Place cookie sheet on the middle rack of your oven and broil for 3 minutes on each side or until golden.
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Serve with dipping sauce.
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce
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Place all the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Shrimp Thoroughly 💧Pat shrimp completely dry with paper towels before breading—excess moisture prevents crispy coating and causes coconut to steam rather than toast during baking.
- Toast Coconut Before Coating 🥥Lightly toast unsweetened coconut in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing into your breading to deepen flavor and ensure golden crispness in the final dish.
- Use Parchment Paper & Wire Rack 📄Bake shrimp on a wire rack set over a parchment-lined baking sheet to allow air circulation underneath, creating an evenly crispy exterior without the need for flipping.
- Infuse Ginger Into the Sauce 🍯Mince fresh ginger very finely and whisk it into your sweet and sour sauce 5 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to bloom without overwhelming the delicate shrimp.
- Don't Overcrowd the Baking Sheet 🍤Leave at least 1 inch between each shrimp to ensure hot air circulates evenly, preventing soggy spots and guaranteeing that crispy-yet-juicy texture throughout.
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High Protein
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