Baked Coconut Shrimp PT45Mhttps://img4.recipesrun.com/201907/2019/1029/92/8/533215/300x200x90.jpg A sweet-and-sour tangelo salsa complements the toasty coconut crust on these sassy little coconut shrimp. Serve these healthy baked coconut shrimp as a plated first course with the tangelo salsa or as a passed hors d'oeuvre. Be sure to use unsweetened shredded coconut or this baked coconut shrimp recipe will be too sweet—look for it near other baking supplies or in bulk at natural-foods stores or well-stocked supermarkets.4 servings
Ingredients:
1 pound raw shrimp (21-25 per pound; see Tip) 1¼ cups unsweetened shredded coconut½ tsp. garlic powder1½ tsp. paprika ⅓ cup all-purpose flour 2 large eggs1 tsp. kosher salt, divided2 tsp. minced fresh jalapeño pepper, or more to taste 1 scallion, chopped ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro ⅔ cup chopped red bell pepper 2 cups chopped peeled tangelos, such as Minneola, or tangerines
A sweet-and-sour tangelo salsa complements the toasty coconut crust on these sassy little coconut shrimp. Serve these healthy baked coconut shrimp as a plated first course with the tangelo salsa or as a passed hors d'oeuvre. Be sure to use unsweetened shredded coconut or this baked coconut shrimp recipe will be too sweet—look for it near other baking supplies or in bulk at natural-foods stores or well-stocked supermarkets.