Dive into a culinary paradise with our Pan-Fried Coconut Shrimp, featuring a symphony of flavors. Each succulent shrimp is delicately coated in coconut, paired with a zesty Navel Orange Oil, and complemented by a refreshing Citrus and Jicama Pico de Gallo with Jalapeno Olive Oil. The finishing touch is a drizzle of Espresso Dark Balsamic Vinegar glaze, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy notes. This seafood masterpiece is a tantalizing journey for your palate, bringing the taste of the tropics to your table. Immerse yourself in the tropical fusion of flavors with every bite
Ingredients:
- For the Coconut-Crusted Shrimp:
- 1 lb Raw Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined (split down the middle from the tail without cutting all the way)
- 1 cup Shaved Coconut (sweetened)
- 2 cups Panko Bread Crumbs (mixed with coconut)
- 4 XL Eggs (beaten with 1/2 cup water)
- Seasoned Flour (seasoned with Salt and Pepper)
- 2 cups Buona Cucina Navel Orange Infused Oil
- For the Citrus Pico:
- 2 Oranges (segmented)
- 2 Limes (segmented)
- 4 Tangerines (segmented)
- 2 cups Jicama (peeled and diced)
- 1/4 cup Red Onion (diced)
- 2 Tbsp Cilantro (chopped)
- 3 Tbsp Buona Cucina Jalapeno Infused Oil
- For the Balsamic Drizzle:
Instructions:
- Prepare the Shrimp:
- Lightly coat shrimp in seasoned flour.
- Dip shrimp into the egg wash.
- Coat shrimp in the panko and coconut mixture, pressing the mixture onto the shrimp on all sides.
- Prepare the Citrus Pico:
- Combine segmented oranges, limes, tangerines with jicama, red onion, cilantro, and jalapeno infused oil.
- Refrigerate.
- Cook the Shrimp:
- Heat Buona Cucina Navel Orange Infused Oil in a pan.
- Add the shrimp when the oil is hot.
- Cook for 2 minutes on each side until the breading is slightly toasted.
- Plate the Dish:
- Arrange the cooked shrimp on a plate.
- Top with citrus pico.
- Drizzle with Balsamic:
- Drizzle with Buona Cucina Espresso Dark Balsamic Vinegar.
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Plate and serve the Coconut-Crusted Shrimp with Citrus Pico and Balsamic Drizzle.
- Recipe by Chef Eric Longley