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19 July 22, 2015 30 Minute Recipes

Baked Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce

Baked Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce are super crispy and slightly sweet, served with a simple 4 ingredient dipping sauce!

Baked Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce are super crispy and slightly sweet, served with a simple 4 ingredient dipping sauce!

Baked Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce are super crispy and slightly sweet, served with a simple 4 ingredient dipping sauce!

One of my favorite things about traveling is the copious amounts of food we get to indulge in.

I love to do a bit of research to see if there are any ‘must haves’ for dishes, restaurants and even sites that a must see. So when we traveled down to Key West, we had on our eyes on a breakfast joint that served amazing Lobster Eggs Benedict and a banana pancake bigger than my head. Fresh banana’s filled a nutty, whole grain pancake that only tasted better when doused in copious amounts of maple syrup. And, not to mention they make fresh whole grain bread in house, which I devoured spread with fresh, softened butter. My weakness.

Baked Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce are super crispy and slightly sweet, served with a simple 4 ingredient dipping sauce!

Another dish we couldn’t leave without? Seafood! And all types!

Despite being pregnant, I had to limit to intake but that didn’t stop me from seeking out all the shrimp possible. Specifically the coconut shrimp! Both Dustin and I have a special place in our heart for the sweet and crunchy shrimp that only tastes better when dunked into a fruit based dipping sauce.

Baked Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce are super crispy and slightly sweet, served with a simple 4 ingredient dipping sauce!

There is very few things to not love about about Coconut Shrimp. Tender, sweet shrimp all wrapped in a super crunchy coating. I love the coconut as it heightens the natural sweetness of the shrimp plus coconut alone is pretty amazing. I know there is haters out there of coconut. And I feel sorry for you. Really I do. Because coconut is pretty much one of the best flavors out there. It rates pretty high in my book; right up there with anything peanut butter, guac and the killer combo of lemon and blueberry.

Baked Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce are super crispy and slightly sweet, served with a simple 4 ingredient dipping sauce!

This dish is rather simple too and not to mention it’s baked! Typically coconut shrimp is fried which is great every now and then, but when you are wanting to consum mass quantities on a regular basis and save your skinny jeans, baked is the way to go. Unless you have one of those freaky fast metabolism’s. And if you do, don’t tell me. I will be envious for etnerity.

Baked Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce are super crispy and slightly sweet, served with a simple 4 ingredient dipping sauce!

Besides the shrimp alone being perfection, the dipping sauce is what makes this dish. When consumed alone, its so so. (Hey don’t want to lie to you…). But when the shrimp are dunked in, it ties it all together. Perfect little pieces that great one stellar appetizer.

The spicy pineapple dipping sauce is only 4 ingredients and comes together in about 2 seconds. Whisk together apricot preserves (I used sugar free!), crushed pineapple, a bit of red pepper flakes and apple cider vinegar to tie it all together. If you are crazy about hot, keep sprinkling on that red pepper. If it’s not your thing, no worries, just scale it down or leave it out all together! You pick.

I am telling you, one bite and you will be sitting seaside!

Baked Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce are super crispy and slightly sweet, served with a simple 4 ingredient dipping sauce!

Baked Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce

Baked Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Pineapple Dipping Sauce are super crispy and slightly sweet, served with a simple 4 ingredient dipping sauce!

15 minPrep Time

15 minCook Time

30 minTotal Time

Yields 4

Author:

Megan

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Ingredients

  • Shrimp:
  • 1 lb large shrimp, deshelled but tails on
  • 1/2 cup flour, (gluten free if needed)
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup panko crumbs, (gluten free if needed)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • Dipping Sauce:
  • 5 ounces apricot preserves
  • 1/4 cup crushed pineapple
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (or more, depending on how spicy you like it)
  • 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Instructions

  1. Shrimp:
  2. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Set a baking rack onto a large baking sheet. Spray well with non stick spray. Set aside.
  3. Set up three medium bowls. Add the flour to the first one. Add the eggs to the next and whisk. In the last bowl, add the coconut, panko, salt and pepper. Mix the coconut and panko well. Set the three bowls in a row. You have yourself a dipping station!
  4. Take one shrimp, dip into the flour and shake the remaining flour off. Dip into the egg lightly. Let any remaining egg drip off then add to the coconut-panko mixture. Toss well to ensure the entire shrimp is coated. Lay onto the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with all shrimp.
  5. Place in preheated oven for 15 minutes or until shrimp are light pink.
  6. Dipping Sauce:
  7. Meanwhile, in a mixing bowl, combine the preserves, pineapple, red pepper flakes and vinegar. Stir to combine well. Set aside until shrimp are done.
  8. When shrimp are done cooking, serve immediately with the spicy pineapple dipping sauce.

Notes

*I used 21-25 count shrimp so my cooking time is longer than if you use smaller shrimp, such as 51-60. Adjusting cooking time for shorter amount if using smaller shrimp.

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Categories: 30 Minute Recipes Tags: appetizer, apricot, baked, coconut, dinner, pineapple, seafood, shrimp

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Comments

  1. Kim (Feed Me, Seymour) says

    July 22, 2015 at 7:11 am

    Coconut shrimp really do me in, every single time! I love the dipping sauce for these. I'd eat that with a spoon!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 22, 2015 at 7:24 am

      Girl we are on the same page! Love it!
      Reply
  2. Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says

    July 22, 2015 at 8:04 am

    This totally screams key west and I am in love with that pineapple dipping sauce! (love that you left it chunky) And i agree with you, the copious amounts of food that you at on vacation is always fun. I like to say its "market research" ... i'm a food blogger hehe!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 22, 2015 at 8:11 am

      I love that...market research ;) Thanks girl!
      Reply
  3. Malinda @ Countryside Cravings says

    July 22, 2015 at 9:49 am

    I love coconut shrimp and I love how you baked these! Your sauce looks divine too!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 23, 2015 at 7:36 am

      Thanks so much Malinda!
      Reply
  4. Annie @ Annie's Noms says

    July 22, 2015 at 10:16 am

    This looks wonderful, there's no way I would share haha!! And that sauce is to die for!!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 23, 2015 at 7:36 am

      We definitely fight over these ;) Thank Annie!
      Reply
  5. Kacey @ The Cookie Writer says

    July 22, 2015 at 10:40 am

    I know right now my husband would be all over these! Same with my daughter if I do not tell her it is coconut (she likes coconut but not if I tell her she is eating it...)
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 23, 2015 at 7:35 am

      What they don't know, doesn't hurt em, right?! Thanks Kacey!
      Reply
  6. Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says

    July 22, 2015 at 11:00 am

    I totally agree with you that eating as much food when traveling is the way to go. It is so inspiring for me and will "fuel" my creativity for months afterwards. I love coconut shrimp too, but it is often too rich for me. So I am loving this skinnier version!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 23, 2015 at 7:35 am

      Exactly! So many ideas...not enough time! I still have ideas for summer that I probably won't get too :( Thanks Katie!
      Reply
  7. Julie @ Tastes of Lizzy T says

    July 22, 2015 at 12:10 pm

    I agree that food is the best part of traveling...and not having to do the dishes! :) This shrimp dinner looks great. Thanks for sharing!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 23, 2015 at 7:35 am

      Oh no dishes is the best part! Thanks Julie!
      Reply
  8. Sara says

    July 22, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    I NEED these shrimp, I've been buying these gigantic shrimp at Costco which would be perfect for this recipe. Can't wait to make it!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 23, 2015 at 7:34 am

      Oh those are perfect! pretty sure that is what I used here too ;) Thanks Sara!
      Reply
  9. Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says

    July 22, 2015 at 4:54 pm

    This coconut shrimp is calling my name! I love anything coconut, so this would be a hit!! And that dipping sauce looks delicious! I'm all about sweet and spicy! Yum!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 23, 2015 at 7:33 am

      I second that! Thanks Cyndi!
      Reply
  10. Jessica @ Stuck On Sweet says

    July 23, 2015 at 7:21 am

    What a gorgeous dish Meg! I love anything coconut, too! It's so good in sweet and savory dishes. Love that these are baked as well!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 23, 2015 at 7:33 am

      Awe thanks so much Jessica!
      Reply
  11. Becky Hardin | The Cookie Rookie says

    July 23, 2015 at 10:20 am

    Love this post! Those shrimp look so awesome and crunchy!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 23, 2015 at 6:35 pm

      Thanks so much lady!
      Reply
  12. Jennifer Hillier @ A Toast to the Good LIfe says

    July 23, 2015 at 12:33 pm

    YUM. Something about pineapple and shrimp pairs PERFECTLY together. I LOVE this combo!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 23, 2015 at 6:35 pm

      I couldn't agree more! Thanks Jennifer!
      Reply
  13. Jaren (Diary of a Recipe Collector) says

    July 24, 2015 at 4:08 pm

    I love the combo of shrimp and pineapple! This looks so good!
    Reply
    • Meg says

      July 24, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      Thanks so much Jaren! It is one of our fav!
      Reply

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