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Crispy Oven-Baked Coconut Shrimp

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
15 min
TOTAL TIME
30 min
SERVINGS
4 servings
Dinner Caribbean
Crispy Oven-Baked Coconut Shrimp
Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/3 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups flaked sweetened coconut
  • 3 egg whites
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to a high temperature of 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius).
2
Lightly cover a baking sheet with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
3
Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry using paper towels to remove excess moisture.
4
Combine cornstarch, salt, and a pinch of heat with cayenne pepper in a shallow dish.
5
Pour shredded coconut into another shallow dish.
6
Using one shrimp at a time, coat it evenly with the cornstarch mixture before gently placing it in an egg white mixture.
7
Roll the shrimp in the coconut flakes to ensure a thorough coating, making sure not to leave any bare spots.
8
Place the coated shrimp on the prepared baking sheet; repeat with the remaining shrimp.
9
Bake the shrimp in the oven until they have turned a vibrant pink on the outside and the meat is opaque throughout, with the coconut browning to perfection.
10
Cook for 15-20 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through the cooking time.