Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp

Name: Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb 24 large raw shrimp, peeled and deviened (weight after peeled); 1/2 cup apricot preserves; 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp shredded sweetened coconut; 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar; 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp panko crumbs; 3/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes; 2 tbsp all purpose or gluten-free flour; 1 large egg; pinch salt; non-stick spray

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Total Time
30 mins
Servings
8 servings
Calories
1615 kcal
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
American

Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp

Iris Warren

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These Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp are crisp, golden and delicious served a sweet and spicy apricot dipping sauce. Set these out on a platter in front of some hungry guests and I guarantee they will disappear!!

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Ingredients

Servings

1 lb 24 large raw shrimp, peeled and deviened (weight after peeled)
1/2 cup apricot preserves (you can use sugar free if you wish)
1/2 cup + 1 tbsp shredded sweetened coconut
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
1/2 cup + 1 tbsp panko crumbs (or gluten-free panko)
3/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 tbsp all purpose or gluten-free flour (you will only use 1 tbsp)
1 large egg
pinch salt
non-stick spray (I used my misto)

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Instructions

For the sauce, combine all the ingredients and place in a small bowl.
For the sauce, combine all the ingredients and place in a small bowl.
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray.
Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Spray a non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray.
Combine coconut flakes, panko crumbs and salt in a bowl.
Combine coconut flakes, panko crumbs and salt in a bowl.
Place the flour on a small dish. Whisk egg in another bowl.
Place the flour on a small dish. Whisk egg in another bowl.
Lightly season shrimp with salt. Dip the shrimp in the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg, then in the coconut crumb mixture.
Lightly season shrimp with salt. Dip the shrimp in the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg, then in the coconut crumb mixture.
Lay shrimp on the cookie sheet then spray the top of the shrimp with more cooking spray; bake in the middle rack for about 10 minutes. Turn shrimp over then cook another 6-7 minutes or until cooked though. Remove from oven and serve with dipping sauce.
Lay shrimp on the cookie sheet then spray both sides of the shrimp with more cooking spray.
Spray the air fryer basket and cook the shrimp, in 2 batches, 4 minutes on one side, turn cook 2 minutes (6 min total). Repeat with the remaining shrimp. Serve with dipping sauce.

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Serving 3shrimp, 1 tbsp sauce Calories 161.5kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 3.5g (5%) Sodium 164mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15.5g (31%)