Coconut Shrimp
Coconut Shrimp might be just the main course you are searching for. This dairy free and pescatarian recipe serves 4. One serving contains 489 calories, 41g of protein, and 16g of fat. If you have japanese breadcrumbs, caribbean jerk seasoning, shrimp, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the cornstarch you could follow this main course with the Chocolate Cornstarch Pudding as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 20 minutes.
Instructions
Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein shrimp, if desired.
Place a wire rack coated with cooking spray in a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
Whisk egg whites in a bowl just until foamy.
Stir together cornstarch and Caribbean jerk seasoning in a shallow dish.
Stir together coconut, breadcrumbs, and paprika in another shallow dish.
Dredge shrimp, 1 at a time, in cornstarch mixture; dip in egg whites, and dredge in coconut mixture, pressing gently with fingers. Lightly coat shrimp with cooking spray; arrange shrimp on wire rack.
Bake at 425 for 10 to 12 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink, turning after 8 minutes.
Serve with Honey-Mustard Sauce.
Coconut Chicken: Substitute 1 1/2 lb. chicken breast tenders for shrimp. Proceed with recipe as directed, beginning with Step 2 and increasing bake time to 18 to 20 minutes or until chicken is done, turning once after 12 minutes.
Sprinkle with salt to taste, if desired.
Calories 448; Fat 11g (sat 6g, mono 9g, poly 1g); Protein 3g; Carb 4g; Fiber 9g; Chol 94mg; Iron 7mg; Sodium 604mg; Calc 65mg.
Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
Shrimp can be paired with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. The Skyfall Pinot Gris with a 4.8 out of 5 star rating seems like a good match. It costs about 13 dollars per bottle.
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Skyfall Pinot Gris
Pale straw in color with notes of mango, citrus blossom and banana in the nose. On the palate a medley of tropical fruit unfolds into tangerine, mango, grapefruit, and banana flavors. These tropical notes continue throughout the long and lingering finish.