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    Crispy Coconut Shrimp With Mango Sauce Recipe

    Last Modified: Jan 18, 2023 by Paleo Leaper · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    It’s party time! These addictively crunchy shrimp are perfect for any celebration, especially when you dip them in a spicy-sweet mango sauce.

    Crispy Coconut Shrimp With Mango Sauce

    The key to the crunchy coating is in the layers. First, there’s a layer of tapioca starch. This is a perfectly Paleo-friendly thickener: it’s just a ground-up root from the same plant that gives us tapioca pearls.

    The second layer is a coating of whites, which doesn’t really do much by itself, but makes the final layer of coconut flakes stick. Altogether, the whole process gives you crispy shrimp with coconut flakes that actually stick to them.

    You could always serve crispy shrimp with cocktail sauce (there’s a Paleo-friendly recipe here), but this recipe also includes a sweet mango dipping sauce with just a hint of jalapeno peppers for the spice lovers. Try it as an appetizer plate or party food: it’s sure to be a hit, especially with kids.

    Crispy Coconut Shrimp With Mango Sauce Recipe

    SERVES: 4 PREP: 15 min COOK: 20 min

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb. raw shrimp, peeled and deveined;
    • 2 egg whites;
    • 4 tbsp. tapioca starch;
    • 1 cup. shredded coconut;
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper;

    Ingredients for the mango sauce

    • 1 cup mango, chopped;
    • ⅓ cup coconut milk;
    • 1 tsp. lime juice;
    • 1 jalapeño, thinly minced;
    • 2-3 tsp. raw honey;
    Crispy Coconut Shrimp With Mango Sauce Recipe Preparation

    Preparation

    1. Preheat your oven to 400 F.
    2. Line a pan with a wire rack.
    3. Add the tapioca starch to a bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
    4. Place the egg whites in a second bowl and the shredded coconut in a third. Line all the bowls up on your countertop in order (tapioca starch, egg whites, then coconut).
    5. One shrimp at a time, dredge in tapioca starch, then egg whites, then coconut. Place on the wire rack.
    6. Once all the coconut-covered shrimp are on the wire rack, place them in the oven and bake for 10 minutes on each side (20 minutes total).
    7. While the shrimp are cooking, combine the mango, lime juice, jalapeño, coconut milk, and honey in a blender.
    8. Blend until you get a smooth sauce.
    9. Serve the shrimp hot with mango sauce.
    Crispy Coconut Shrimp With Mango Sauce Recipe

    Crispy Coconut Shrimp With Mango Sauce Recipe

    Give your shrimp a crust of coconut flakes and then try dipping them in this tropical sauce for extra flavor.
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 20 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 4
    Calories 504 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 lb. raw shrimp peeled and deveined
    • 2 egg whites
    • 4 tbsp. tapioca starch
    • 1 cup. shredded coconut
    • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

    Ingredients for the mango sauce

    • 1 cup mango chopped
    • ⅓ cup coconut milk
    • 1 tsp. lime juice
    • 1 jalapeño thinly minced
    • 2-3 tsp. raw honey

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat your oven to 400 F.
    • Line a pan with a wire rack.
    • Add the tapioca starch to a bowl and season to taste with salt and pepper.
      4 tbsp. tapioca starch, Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
    • Place the egg whites in a second bowl and the shredded coconut in a third. Line all the bowls up on your countertop in order (tapioca starch, egg whites, then coconut).
      2 egg whites, 1 cup. shredded coconut
    • One shrimp at a time, dredge in tapioca starch, then egg whites, then coconut. Place on the wire rack.
      1 lb. raw shrimp, 4 tbsp. tapioca starch
    • Once all the coconut-covered shrimp are on the wire rack, place them in the oven and bake for 10 minutes on each side (20 minutes total).
    • While the shrimp are cooking, combine the mango, lime juice, jalapeño, coconut milk, and honey in a blender.
      1 cup mango, ⅓ cup coconut milk, 1 tsp. lime juice, 1 jalapeño, 2-3 tsp. raw honey
    • Blend until you get a smooth sauce.
    • Serve the shrimp hot with mango sauce.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 504kcalCarbohydrates: 51gProtein: 19gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 143mgSodium: 825mgPotassium: 468mgFiber: 3gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 653IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 2mg
    Keyword coconut, crisp, mango, shrimp
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