Coconut shrimp

Shrimp dish

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

* Food portal

* Ginataang hipon
* Pininyahang hipon
* List of deep fried foods
* List of shrimp dishes
* Fried shrimp

## References[edit]

1. ^ "Coconut Shrimp from The Little Village". WAFB 9 News Baton Rouge, Louisiana News, Weather, Sports. February 10, 2011. Retrieved May 13, 2016.
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.

## External links[edit]

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