Coconut Shrimp

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 22 minutes

Yield: 4 Servings

Add this tropical-inspired dish to your dinner entourage with this flavorful sweet blend of crispy coconut flakes and juicy shrimp.

Ingredients

  • 1 lbs shrimp, thawed
  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup coconut milk
  • 2 limes, zest and juice
  • 1½ cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1 tsp ground ginger
  • Cooking spray

Optional garnish: lime, fresh herbs and cocktail sauce.

Preparation

  1. Select the Auto Cook Setting #10 “Fried Shrimp with Bread Crumbs” 1 level for 12 minutes. (remove with 4 minutes left on the timer).
  2. Butterfly the shrimp: cut halfway through the back, stopping at the tail, so they’re able to stand tail up. Pat dry with paper towel.
  3. In a shallow bowl, mix flour, egg, coconut milk, lime zest and juice to form a smooth batter.
  4. On a plate, combine coconut flakes and ground ginger.
  5. Dip the shrimps in the batter followed by the coconut flake mixture. Place on the baking tray tail up.
  6. Spray with cooking spray and cook for 12 minutes.
  7. Garnish if required.