Baked Coconut Shrimp Recipe Recipe

Name: Baked Coconut Shrimp Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 c. apricot preserves; 1 Tbsp. lime juice; 1/2 tsp grnd mustard Cooking spray for the pan; 1/4 c. all-purpose flour; 2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar; 1/4 tsp salt; 1 dsh cayenne pepper; 1 lrg egg; 1 Tbsp. lime juice; 1 c. shredded coconut; 1 lb uncooked medium shrimp peeled, deveined thawed if frzn (about 40); 2 Tbsp. melted butter

Servings: persons

3/4 c. apricot preserves
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1/2 tsp grnd mustard Cooking spray for the pan
1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 Tbsp. packed brown sugar
1/4 tsp salt
1 dsh cayenne pepper
1 lrg egg
1 Tbsp. lime juice
1 c. shredded coconut
1 lb uncooked medium shrimp peeled, deveined thawed if frzn (about 40)
2 Tbsp. melted butter

1
Make the apricot sauce: In a 1-qt saucepan, mix the apricot preserves, lime juice and grnd mustard.
2
Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, just till preserves are melted.
3
Chill while preparing the shrimp.
4
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
5
Spray rack in broiler pan with cooking spray.
6
In a shallow bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, salt and red pepper.
7
Beat the egg and lime juice in another shallow bowl.
8
Place the coconut in a third shallow bowl.
9
Coat each shrimp with flour mix.
10
Dip each side into egg mix.
11
Coat well with coconut.
12
Place on rack in broiler pan.
13
Drizzle with butter.
14
Bake 7 to 8 min, or possibly till shrimp are pink and hard and coating is beginning to brown.
15
Serve with sauce.
16
NOTES :Makes about 40.
17
This low-fat appetizer takes 30 min to prepare and 8 min to bake.
18
You can make the apricot sauce ahead of time, and get the flour mix ready for the shrimp a few hrs ahead of time, too.
19
Bake the shrimp shortly before you plan to serve them.

292

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 c. apricot preserves, 1 Tbsp. lime juice, 1/2 tsp grnd mustard Cooking spray for the pan, 1/4 c. all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Baked Coconut Shrimp Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Baked Coconut Shrimp Recipe

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions