Coconut shrimp with a dipping sauce

Coconut shrimp is a shrimp dish prepared using shrimp and coconut as primary ingredients. It can be prepared as a crunchy dish with the shrimp coated and deep fried, pan-fried or baked, and as a sautéed dish using coconut milk and other ingredients. It can be prepared and served on skewers.

Crunchy

Crunchy coconut shrimp is typically prepared using shrimp that are coated with flour, placed in an egg wash, coated with a flaked coconut and bread crumb mix, and then deep fried.[1][2] The shrimp can be butterflied prior to being coated.[3] Panko bread crumbs or standard bread crumbs can be used, as can a mixture of both.[2][4][5] Chopped nuts such as macadamia and almond can be used as additional ingredients to coat the shrimp.[6]

This version of the dish can also be baked,[5][7] pan-fried, or grilled, rather than deep-fried.[6][8] Baked versions may have fewer calories and fat compared to deep-fried versions.[5][9] After cooking, the shrimp have a crunchy texture.[6] It may be served with various dipping sauces, such as sweet and sour sauce,[2] peach sauce,[10] apricot sauce,[4] sweet chili sauce,[11] and marmalade,[5] among others. It can be served with lime wedges,[12] and lime zest can be used as an ingredient in the dish.[9]

Crunchy coconut shrimp can be served as an appetizer or as a main course.[6] It is a common menu item at seafood restaurants[9] and is a popular dish at tiki bars in the Caribbean and the Florida Keys.[6]

Coconut-milk based

Coconut shrimp atop rice

Coconut shrimp is also prepared as a sautéed or stir-fried dish using coconut milk as an ingredient.[13] This version of the dish may be served atop rice.[13] Additional ingredients can include onion, garlic, tomatoes, parsley, and various spices.[13]

Skewered

Coconut shrimp prepared using coconut milk can be prepared kebab-style on skewers and may include marinating the shrimp in the coconut milk and other ingredients prior to cooking.[14] Additional foods, such as pineapple, may be placed on the skewers.[15] This dish can be cooked by grilling or in a pan and may also be accompanied with various dipping sauces.[14]

See also

References

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  2. ^ a b c "Coconut Shrimp with Guava Sweet & Sour Sauce". Hawaii News Now. May 28, 2004. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  3. ^ Manley, S. (2010). Copykat.com's Dining Out at Home Cookbook: Recipes for the Most Delicious Dishes from America's Most Popular Restaurants. Ulysses Press. p. 109. ISBN 978-1-56975-782-6. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  4. ^ a b Lukins, S.; Griffith, L. (2008). Ten: All Your Favorite Foods—and Ten Recipes for Each. Workman Pub. p. 215. ISBN 978-0-7611-5125-8. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  5. ^ a b c d Koch, M.; Legato, S. (2012). Eat More of what You Love. Running Press. p. 107. ISBN 978-0-7624-4589-9. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  6. ^ a b c d e Raichlen, S. (2014). Man Made Meals. Workman Publishing Company. p. 424. ISBN 978-0-7611-8133-0. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  7. ^ Wolfer, A. (2014). The Recipe for Radiance: Discover Beauty's Best-Kept Secrets in Your Kitchen. Running Press Book Publishers. p. 235. ISBN 978-0-7624-5040-4. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  8. ^ "Coconut Shrimp Recipe by Clinton Kelly – The Chew". ABC. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  9. ^ a b c Galvin, M.; Romine, S. (2011). The Sparkpeople Cookbook. Hay House, Incorporated. p. 236. ISBN 978-1-4019-3134-6. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  10. ^ "For Your Dining Pleasure: Gather Around the Tables At Nick's Restaurant". March 10, 2016. Archived from the original on May 29, 2016. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  11. ^ Kasper, Lynne Rossetto; Swift, Sally (August 2, 2014). "10 Easy Shrimp Recipes Everyone Will Love". The Huffington Post. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  12. ^ Fuentes, L. (2016). The Best Grain-Free Family Meals on the Planet: Make Grain-Free Breakfasts, Lunches, and Dinners Your Whole Family Will Love with More Than 170 Delicious Recipes. Fair Winds Press. p. 121. ISBN 978-1-59233-719-4. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  13. ^ a b c Fife, B. (2014). The Coconut Miracle Cookbook: Over 400 Recipes to Boost Your Health with Nature's Elixir. Penguin Publishing Group. p. 113. ISBN 978-1-58333-567-3. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  14. ^ a b "Chef Roble Ali ready to fire up the grill this summer". USA TODAY. June 18, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
  15. ^ Lee, Sandra (December 17, 2014). "Coconut Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers : Food Network". Food Network. Retrieved May 13, 2016.

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