Coconut Shrimp with Crispy Shallot, Basil and Sesame Sprinkle

Name: Coconut Shrimp with Crispy Shallot, Basil and Sesame Sprinkle
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 237 milliliters chopped basil; 3 Tbsps minced candied ginger; 2 Tbsps fresh lemon juice; 2 red or green chiles with seeds, such as Thai chiles or jalapeños, thinly sliced; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 2 Tbsps sesame seeds; 2 larges shallots, thinly sliced crosswise; 680 grams shelled and deveined medium shrimp; 57 grams 3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut; 237 milliliters unsweetened coconut milk; 2 Tbsps vegetable oil

Coconut Shrimp with Crispy Shallot, Basil and Sesame Sprinkle might be just the main course you are searching for. One portion of this dish contains about 38g of protein, 31g of fat, and a total of 507 calories. This gluten free, dairy free, whole 30, and pescatarian recipe serves 4. A mixture of shrimp, candied ginger, coconut, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so delicious. To use up the unsweetened coconut milk you could follow this main course with the Gluten-Free Vegan Strawberry Cheesecake as a dessert. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 45 minutes.

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 45

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On a large rimmed baking sheet, separate the sliced shallot into rings and toss with the oil.

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Shallot

Cooking Oil

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Spread the shallots on the baking sheet and bake for 10 minutes, stirring once, until most of the rings are deeply browned.

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Spread

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Transfer to a medium bowl.

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Meanwhile, in a medium skillet, toast the coconut over moderately high heat, stirring, until lightly browned, about 2 minutes.

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Toast

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Transfer to the bowl with the shallots and wipe out the skillet.

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Shallot

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Add the sesame seeds and toast over moderately high heat, shaking the pan, until golden, about 30 seconds.

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Toast

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Transfer to the bowl with the shallots and coconut. Stir in the basil, ginger and chiles.

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Coconut

Chili Pepper

Ginger

Basil

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Add the coconut milk to the skillet; bring to a boil over moderately high heat.

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Add the shrimp and simmer, stirring, until just cooked through, about 3 minutes. Stir in the lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper. Spoon the shrimp into bowls, top with the shallot and sesame seed sprinkle and serve.

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Serve With: Steamed rice.

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Notes: Variations: The shallot, basil and sesame seed sprinkle can be served over Asian noodles or grilled pork chops or used as a garnish for curries.

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Servings:

237milliliters

chopped basil 3Tbsps

minced candied ginger 2Tbsps

fresh lemon juice 2

red or green chiles with seeds, such as Thai chiles or jalapeños, thinly sliced 4servings

Salt and freshly ground pepper 2Tbsps

sesame seeds 2larges

shallots, thinly sliced crosswise 680grams

shelled and deveined medium shrimp 57grams

3/4 cup shredded sweetened coconut 237milliliters

unsweetened coconut milk 2Tbsps

vegetable oil

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc are great choices for Shrimp. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. You could try Mark West Pinot Grigio. Reviewers quite like it with a 4.5 out of 5 star rating and a price of about 13 dollars per bottle.