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Baked Coconut Shrimp

Baked Coconut Shrimp

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Baked Coconut Shrimp is a crispy, golden delight that brings the tropics to your table in just 30 minutes. This recipe is not only quick and easy but also a healthier alternative to fried versions, with just 264 calories per serving.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 264 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb large shrimp, raw, deveined and peeled
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 3 eggs, Just use the egg whites
  • 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Rinse and pat dry the peeled and deveined shrimp.
  • In a small bowl mix the cornstarch, salt, and cayenne pepper.
  • In another bowl beat the 3 egg whites until they are foamy.
  • In a third bowl pour the 2 cups of coconut.
  • Add shrimp one at a time, coating first in the cornstarch mixture (covering it completely), then dip it in the egg mixture, and then roll it in the coconut.
  • Place shrimp on the baking sheet and repeat until you run out mixture. (I completely coated about 30 shrimp).
  • Bake for 15-20 minutes, turning them over halfway through the cooking time until the shrimp is pink on the outside and the coconut is lightly browned.

Nutrition

Calories: 264kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 19gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 272mgSodium: 1088mgPotassium: 198mgFiber: 3gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 223IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 126mgIron: 2mg
Keyword baked shrimp recipe, coconut shrimp, crispy coconut shrimp, easy shrimp appetizer, tropical shrimp dish
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