Coconut baked shrimp is a family-friendly recipe that is not only easy to make but also a fun way to introduce kids to new flavors. Serve with this delectable sweet and sour dipping sauce to take them to the next level!
For the Coconut Baked Shrimp:
0 Preheat oven to broil setting.
1 Pat shrimp dry with a towel and season with 1/2 tsp salt.
2 Arrange three separate bowls in an assembly line. Place flour in one, whisked eggs (or buttermilk) in the second and shredded coconut in the third.
3 Lightly coat the shrimp in the flour and gently tap to remove excess flour.
4 Dip the flour coated shrimp in the egg/buttermilk and then roll in the shredded coconut to coat.
5 Place coconut shrimp on a sprayed/greased baking rack over a cookie sheet. When all the shrimp are on the rack, lightly coat them with cooking oil spray.
6 Place cookie sheet on the middle rack of your oven and broil for 3 minutes on each side or until golden.
7 Serve with dipping sauce.
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:
10 Place all the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.