Appetizer for 8

Baked Coconut Shrimp

Name: Baked Coconut Shrimp
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 tbsp lime juice; 2 tsp finely chopped fresh jalapeno pepper; 1/2 cup pineapple preserves; 1 lb uncooked large shrimp peeled and deveined; 2 egg whites; 2 tbsp cornstarch; 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

Large shrimp are coated with egg, cornstarch, and coconut, then baked until crisp and fully cooked.

$1.42per serving $

30 minstart to table

8servings

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Ingredients

1 tbsp lime juice
2 tsp finely chopped fresh jalapeno pepper
1/2 cup pineapple preserves
1 lb uncooked large shrimp peeled and deveined
2 egg whites
2 tbsp cornstarch
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

Steps

Heat the oven to 425°F and line a large baking sheet with cooking oil.
Stir the lime juice and jalapeño into the pineapple preserves.
Place the egg whites, cornstarch, and coconut in three separate shallow bowls.
Coat each shrimp in cornstarch, dip it in egg white, and press it into the coconut.
Arrange the shrimp on the baking sheet and lightly coat them with oil.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, turning once, until golden and the shrimp reach 145°F.

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