Crunchy Coconut-Macadamia Shrimp
Serves 6
Time 30 min
These terrifically tasty shrimp are packed with tropical flavor and baked to a healthy crispness, not fried in oil. They’re fabulous on their own, or serve them with a sweet-and-sour dipping sauce or a spicy fruit salsa. Watch our how-to video.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound large shrimp or extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3/4 cup raw unsalted macadamia nuts
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/4 cup fine unsweetened dried coconut
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup arrowroot powder
Method
Position a rack in the top third of the oven and preheat the oven to 475°F.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Pulse macadamia nuts in a food processor just until finely chopped.
Transfer nuts to a shallow bowl and stir in coconut, salt and cayenne.
Place egg mixture in another shallow bowl and arrowroot in a third shallow bowl.
Holding a shrimp by the tail, dip it in arrowroot and shake off excess.
Next, dip it in egg mixture and let excess drip back into the bowl.
Finally, dip shrimp in nut mixture, pressing gently so it adheres evenly.
Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Repeat with remaining shrimp.
Bake shrimp until lightly browned and crisp, about 8 minutes. Serve warm.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: (about 5 shrimp), 340 calories (240 from fat), 27g total fat, 13g saturated fat, 150mg cholesterol, 660mg sodium, 10g carbohydrates (4g dietary fiber, 2g sugar), 17g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pound large shrimp or extra-large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 3/4 cup raw unsalted macadamia nuts
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- 1 1/4 cup fine unsweetened dried coconut
- Pinch cayenne pepper
- 1/4 cup arrowroot powder