Baked Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Shrimp Recipes. (Baked Coconut Shrimp Recipe). This crunchy coconut shrimp is baked instead of fried, and so easy! Great for dinner or as an appetizer. I serve with orange marmalade for dipping.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 15 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Baked Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

1 pound large shrimp

peeled and deveined

⅓ cup cornstarch

1 teaspoon salt

¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper

2 cups flaked sweetened coconut

3 egg whites

beaten until foamy

South of the Border Shrimp and Grits

Dinner

Directions

Step 1

Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Nutritional Information

Baked Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 310.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 22.5g 45%

Carbohydrates: 29.3g 9%

Dietary Fiber: 3.9g 15%

Sugars: 13.8g

Fat: 11.4g 18%

Saturated Fat: 10g 50%

Cholesterol: 172.6mg 58%

Vitamin A Iu: 339.6IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 7.5mg 58%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 8%

Vitamin C: 2.2mg 4%

Folate: 6mcg 2%

Calcium: 41.4mg 4%

Iron: 3.4mg 19%

Magnesium: 52.6mg 19%

Potassium: 342.7mg 10%

Sodium: 927.7mg 37%

Calories From Fat: 102.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.