Coconut Shrimp

Number of Servings: 
6
Ingredients: 
1 lb. Ocean Garden® Mexican Shrimp, shell-on, uncooked
1/3 cup Coconut milk (canned & sweetened)
2 Tbsp Lime juice
1 Garlic clove, crushed
1 tsp Red chili peppers, seeded and minced
1 tsp Cumin, ground
1/2 tsp Coriander, ground
1/4 tsp White pepper, ground
12 to 18 Pineapple chunks, fresh
Island Pesto
1 cup Flaked coconut
1 cup Cilantro, chopped
1 cup Green onion, chopped
2 Tbsp. Lime juice, fresh
2 Tbsp. Ginger, fresh, minced
1 to 2 tsp. Garlic clove, minced
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 cup Peanut or olive oil
Instructions: 

Peel and devein shrimp retaining tails, if desired; set aside. Combine coconut milk, lime juice, garlic red peppers, cumin, coriander and pepper; pour over shrimp. Marinate no more than 1 hour. Thread shrimp and pineapple chunks on skewers. Broil or grill, 3 minutes per side, or until shrimp are done.

Island Pesto

Put coconut, cilantro, green onion, lime juice, ginger, garlic and salt in food processor; process until finely chopped. With processor running, slowly pour in oil. Refrigerate before serving to allow flavors to blend. Makes about 2 cups.

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Wed, 07/16/2008 - 11:39 — Anonymous

It looks delicious!!!
I will definitely try this at home.
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rocky
Addiction Recovery Maryland

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  • I am finally convinced that the cholesterol found in shrimp isn’t going to raise my blood cholesterol and may actually decrease my risk of heart disease.  Are there any other nutrients found in shrimp that can make me healthier?
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We already know that shrimp is low in fat and calories. But if you are concerned about cholesterol, there is good news. You do not have to give up shrimp! Research shows and dietitians concur that the high percentage of "good fats" in shrimp reduces the impact of cholesterol. So enjoy shrimp as part of a balanced - and delicious - diet.