Coconut Shrimp

Coconut Shrimp

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Weight Watchers Coconut Shrimp are crunchy, tasty, and juicy. It serves as a main dish, snack, or appetizer. It is also called a mood-changer recipe. Because it consists of many flavors that amaze your taste buds and mind. It is a simple, delicate, and easy recipe.

Coconut Shrimp

Why is this recipe Weight Watchers Friendly?

You can cook this dish without deep frying.
It is a nutritious dish.
Cooking time is about 15 to 20 minutes.
It’s a roller coaster of various flavors like sweet, tangy, sour, and spicy.
Low in carbs and high portion of protein is present.
It is a simple, and quick recipe.

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Air fryer
Oven

Ingredients

Coconut oil 1tsp
Fresh Lime Juice 2tbsps
Chopped Ginger 1tsp
Kosher Salt 1/2tsp
Curry Powder 1/4tsp
Chopped Fresh Mint 1 1/2tbsps
Jalapeno 1
Raw Shrimps 18-24
Cornstarch 3tbsp
Eggs 2
Unsweetened Coconut Flakes 1/2cup
Panko breadcrumbs 1/2cup

Preparation of Orange chili Dip

Low sugar orange marmalade 3tbsps
Sweet Thai chili sauce 3tbsps
Fresh Lime Juice 1tbsp
Salt 1tsp, or to taste
Crushed Red Pepper Flakes 1pinch

Instructions

Prepare the tasty Weight Watchers Coconut Shrimp through the 2 methods listed below.

Making orange chili dip

Incorporate the chili sauce, low-sugar orange marmalade, fresh lime juice, salt, and red pepper flakes into a mixing bowl.
Whisk well all ingredients.
Check out the dip’s flavor. If necessary, add some salt, and red pepper flakes.
The tangy, and spicy sauce is ready.
Store in the fridge.

Oven Method

  1. First, turn on the oven, and set oven temperature to 450 degrees.
  2. Place parchment paper into a large baking tray.
  3. Next, add panko breadcrumbs and coconut flakes to a mixing bowl. Mix it.
  4. Warm the coconut oil in a big pan over a medium-low heat.
  5. Add coconut mixture to this pan. Continuously simmer it for 4-6 minutes until it browns.
  6. Now, turn off the stove, and set aside the pan.
  7. Shift this mixture to a bowl.
  8. Stir salt, and curry powder into the mixture. Mix it. Set aside the bowl.
  9. Now, take another bowl, and add eggs to this bowl. Whisk it.
  10. Take shrimp, and dip it into the egg mixture. Coat it well.
  11. After that, coat it with breadcrumb mixture.
  12. Coat the remaining shrimp in the same steps.
  13. Place all coated shrimp on the baking tray.
  14. Bake it for 5-10 minutes until its edges are brown and crispy.
  15. When the shrimp is baked, cool down on the countertop.
  16. Serve the tasty shrimp with tangy chili orange dip.

Air-fryer Method

  1. Add panko breadcrumbs and coconut flakes to a mixing bowl. Combine it.
  2. Take a large nonstick pan. Add one teaspoon of oil. Over a medium flame, warm it.
  3. Add the prepared coconut mixture to this pan. Cook it for 4-6 minutes until it is light brown.
  4. Now, turn off the burner hob, and place the pan on the side.
  5. Transfer this mixture to a bowl.
  6. Season this mixture with curry powder, and salt. Combine it. Put aside the mixing bowl.
  7. Now, add eggs in another mixing bowl. Beat it properly.
  8. Take shrimp, and coat shrimp pieces into the egg mixture.
  9. After that, apply the second coat of a breadcrumb mixture.
  10. Repeat the same procedure.
  11. Grease the air fryer with olive oil to avoid stickiness.
  12. Add coated shrimps to the air-fryer.
  13. At 400 degrees, air fryer for 7-10 minutes until crunchy and tender.
  14. Flip each side during the air fryer so all sides are equally cooked.
  15. The dish is ready. Enjoy it.

Serving Ideas

You can also serve this tasty coconut shrimp with other low-calorie options such as Plain Greek Yogurt, sliced limes, and mayo dip.

Tips

  • Use good quality unsweetened coconut flakes.
  • Must grease the air fryer, and baking tray with oil, or cover it with baking paper. The shrimp will not stick.
  • Place shrimps in a line-wise sequence. So it cooks properly.
  • Don’t overcook the shrimp otherwise, it will become hard to chew.
  • Use uncooked and fresh shrimp to prepare this dish.

Notes

Clean the shrimp, and dry it with a kitchen towel. It gives a crispy texture.

Storage Information

Refrigerator: You can store the remaining shrimp in an airtight box, and place this box in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
Freezer: You can freeze it for 2-3 months.
Reheating: Reheat the frozen shrimp to a microwave oven, or heat it on the air fryer.

FAQs

Can we add sweetened coconut flakes?
No, use only unsweetened coconut flakes to make this recipe low in sugar.

Does the recipe contain gluten-free ingredients?
No, all ingredients are used in this dish not gluten-free.

What other seasonings do we add to cook this shrimp?
You can different seasonings to your taste like chopped coriander, cumin, and paprika. It will enhance the dish’s flavor.

Nutritional Facts

Serving Size 1
Total Calories 150kcal
Carbohydrates 19g
Fiber 2g
Sugar 9g
Protein 8g
Total Fat 5g
Sodium 579mg

Weight Watchers Points Per Serving 3 points