Coconut Shrimp

In the NutriGuide test kitchen, Chief Culinary Specialist Stewart Lucas refined this classic Coconut Shrimp to celebrate vibrant, wholesome ingredients. By prioritizing aromatic layering and precise thermal control, this recipe achieves remarkable culinary depth while preserving natural micronutrients and wholesome texture.

At NutriGuide, our mission is to ensure that home cooking is both accessible and culinary-grade. When executing Coconut Shrimp, focus on fresh aromatics, dry surface contact for proper searing, and allowing the food to rest before serving.

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• marie hattrup, the dalles, oregon
• Jumbo shrimp is big on flavor with a tropical twist.
• Coconut offers subtle sweetness, and the fruity
• salsa is delightful as a dip.
• 18 uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 1 pound)
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3 egg whites
• 2 cups flaked coconut
• Oil for deep-fat frying
• APRICOT-PINEAPPLE SALSA:
• 1 cup diced pineapple
• 1/2 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/2 cup apricot preserves
• 1/2 cup minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 Peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact.
• Make a slit down inner curve of each
• shrimp, starting with the tail; press lightly
• to flatten. In a shallow dish, combine the
• cornstarch, salt and cayenne; set aside. In a

Chef's Sourcing & Quality Tips:

• Produce & Aromatics: Always use fresh whole aromatics and seasonal herbs rather than dehydrated powders when possible.
• Cooking Oils: Utilize cold-pressed oils with appropriate smoke points such as extra virgin olive oil or avocado oil.
• Salt & Seasoning: Season from a modest height above the pan to ensure an even, uniform crystalline dispersion.

Follow these sequential steps with careful attention to sensory cues and cooking temperatures:

Step 1: Technique & Execution

mixing bowl, beat egg whites until stiff peaks form

Step 2: Technique & Execution

Place the coconut in another shallow dish

Step 3: Technique & Execution

Coat shrimp with cornstarch mixture; dip into egg whites, then coat with coconut. 2 In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°

Step 4: Technique & Execution

Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown

Step 5: Technique & Execution

Drain on paper towels. 3 In a bowl, combine salsa ingredients

Step 6: Technique & Execution

Serve with shrimp