Baked Coconut Shrimp
- Nonstick cooking spray
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 teaspoons rice vinegar
- 1 orange, zested and juiced
- 1/2 cup flaked unsweetened coconut
- 6 tablespoons plain panko breadcrumbs
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 pound large (21/25 count) shrimp, peeled (tails left on), deveined, butterflied and patted dry
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Spray a baking sheet with nonstick spray.
- To make the dipping sauce: Toast the curry and red pepper flakes in a saucepan over medium heat, about 1 minute.
- Add the honey, vinegar and orange juice and zest.
- Bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is heated through, 1 to 2 minutes.
- Remove from the heat and set aside.
- To make the shrimp: Combine the coconut, panko and flour in a bowl or baking dish.
- Beat the egg whites in a medium bowl until slightly frothy.
- Sprinkle the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Add to the egg whites and toss to coat.
- Lift each shrimp from the egg whites, letting the excess drip off the shrimp, and then coat in the crumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place the shrimp on the baking sheet in a single layer.
- Lightly spray with nonstick spray.
- Bake until the shrimp are golden on the outside and opaque in the center, 8 to 10 minutes.
- Serve with the dipping sauce.
nonstick cooking spray, curry powder, red pepper, honey, rice vinegar, orange, coconut, breadcrumbs, allpurpose, egg whites, shrimp, salt
Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bobby-deen/baked-coconut-shrimp-recipe.html (may not work)