Coconut shrimp
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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]
- Crunchy coconut shrimp
Coconut beer batter shrimp
Coconut jumbo prawns
Coconut shrimp with a sweet chili sauce
Coconut shrimp at a restaurant
Coconut-milk based[]
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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[]
- ^ "Coconut Shrimp from The Little Village". WAFB 9 News Baton Rouge, Louisiana News, Weather, Sports. February 10, 2011. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Coconut Shrimp with Guava Sweet & Sour Sauce". Hawaii News Now. May 28, 2004. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Coconut Shrimp Recipe by Clinton Kelly – The Chew". ABC. Archived from the original on May 13, 2016. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Kasper, Lynne Rossetto; Swift, Sally (August 2, 2014). "10 Easy Shrimp Recipes Everyone Will Love". The Huffington Post. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b "Chef Roble Ali ready to fire up the grill this summer". USA TODAY. June 18, 2013. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
- ^ Lee, Sandra (December 17, 2014). "Coconut Shrimp and Pineapple Skewers : Food Network". Food Network. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
External links[]
Media related to Coconut shrimp at Wikimedia Commons
- Shrimp dishes
- Foods containing coconut
- Deep fried foods