Coconut Shrimp Recipe

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Coconut Shrimp
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°. Peel shrimp, leaving tails on; devein shrimp, if desired.
  2. Place a wire rack coated with cooking spray in a 15- x 10-inch jelly-roll pan.
  3. Whisk egg whites in a bowl just until foamy.
  4. Stir together cornstarch and Caribbean jerk seasoning in a shallow dish.
  5. Stir together coconut, breadcrumbs, and paprika in another shallow dish.
  6. 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.
  7. Bake at 425° for 10 to 12 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink, turning after 8 minutes. Serve with Honey-Mustard Sauce.
  8. Try this twist!
  9. 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.
  10. Note: Nutritional analysis does not include salt to taste.
  11. Calories 448; Fat 11g (sat 6.6g, mono 1.9g, poly 1g); Protein 40.3g; Carb 46.4g; Fiber 1.9g; Chol 94mg; Iron 1.7mg; Sodium 604mg; Calc 65mg.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2849.23 Kcal (11929 kJ)
Calories from fat 1410.3 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 156.7g 241%
Cholesterol 403.13mg 134%
Sodium 8419.47mg 351%
Potassium 1006.01mg 21%
Total Carbs 296.69g 99%
Sugars 6.51g 26%
Dietary Fiber 14.14g 57%
Protein 72.6g 145%
Iron 11.2mg 62%
Calcium 314.7mg 31%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 256.93 Kcal (1076 kJ)
Calories from fat 127.17 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.13g 241%
Cholesterol 36.35mg 134%
Sodium 759.23mg 351%
Potassium 90.72mg 21%
Total Carbs 26.75g 99%
Sugars 0.59g 26%
Dietary Fiber 1.28g 57%
Protein 6.55g 145%
Iron 1mg 62%
Calcium 28.4mg 31%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 69.2
    Points
  • 78
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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