Baked Coconut Shrimp

Baked Coconut Shrimp

Seafood Shellfish Shrimp

This crunchy coconut shrimp is baked instead of fried, and so easy! Great for dinner or as an appetizer. I serve with orange marmalade for dipping.

Servings per recipe: 4
Calories per serving: 310
Preparation time: 15m
Total cooking time: 30m

Ingredients:


  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups flaked sweetened coconut
  • 3 egg whites, beaten until foamy

Directions:


  • 1   Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • 2   Rinse and dry shrimp with paper towels. Mix cornstarch, salt, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bow; pour coconut flakes in a separate shallow bowl. Working with one shrimp at a time, dredge it in the cornstarch mixture, then dip it in the egg white, and roll it in the coconut, making sure to coat the shrimp well. Place on the prepared baking sheet, and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
  • 3   Bake the shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center and the coconut is browned, 15 to 20 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through.

Nutrion facts:


Total Fat 11.4g 18%
    Saturated Fat 10.0g  
Cholesterol 173mg 58%
Sodium 928mg 37%
Potassium 343mg 10%
Total Carbohydrates 29.3g 9%
Dietary Fiber 3.9g 15%
Protein 22.5g 45%
Sugars 14g  
Vitamin A 340IU  
Vitamin C 2mg  
Calcium 41mg  
Iron 3mg  
Thiamin 0mg  
Niacin 7mg  
Vitamin B6 0mg  
Magnesium 53mg  
Folate 6mcg