Hey ya'll! Are you bored to tears with chips and salsa? Sick and tired of cheese and crackers? Rather pass the veggie tray? Well, I've got something for YOU! An exciting new appetizer that is sure to please your friends and family (assuming they like shrimp and coconut- I know some taste bud challenged people who don't...) So, the next time you have Happy Hour at your house, try this recipe:
Panko Coconut Shrimp
1 lb. medium shrimp peeled & deveined- tails on
1/3 cup flour
1 tsp salt
3 egg whites- beaten in small bowl
1 1/2 cups panko bread crumbs
1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
Preheat oven to 500 degrees. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and spray with cooking spray. Mix flour & salt in small bowl. Make sure shrimp are very dry (if they are not very dry the flour won't stick) and dredge in flour. Dip floured shrimp in egg whites. Mix panko and coconut flakes in a bowl. Toss shrimp in panko/coconut mixture until well coated. Place on baking sheet. When all the shrimp is on the baking sheet, either spray tops with more cooking spray (hold the can way back or you will blow off the panko/coconut mixture- LOL!) OR use a pastry brush and dab each shrimp with a little vegetable oil. Bake in the oven for about 7 minutes on each side. Total cook time is about 14 minutes.
These panko coconut shrimp are awesome, and they are very low in fat. What more could you ask for? I serve them with Thai chili sauce for dipping. Don't have any? Try orange marmalade thinned out with a little white vinegar and add some red chili flakes to taste. Happy Happy Hour!
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