Step-by-Step Guide to Prepare Quick Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits
Landon Farmer 27/08/2020 19:55
Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits
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To get started with this particular recipe, we must first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook coconut shrimp w/ leek slaw over cajun grits using 37 ingredients and 16 steps. Here is how you can achieve that.
The ingredients needed to make Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits:
Make ready Sprout and Leek Slaw
Make ready 6 thick-cut bacon slices, diced (about 6 oz.)
Take 1 large leek, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
Take 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded (about 8 cups)
Prepare 1/3 cup olive oil
Take 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Prepare 2 tablespoons honey
Take 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Prepare 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Get 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
Take 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
Take Shrimp
Prepare 3 lbs 16/20* shrimp (*Denotes size of 16-20 shrimp per pound)
Take 3 cups all-purpose flour
Take 3 eggs, beaten
Prepare 3 cups panko bread crumbs
Prepare 1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
Make ready 1/4 pineapple, thinly sliced
Prepare Vegetable oil, enough for deep frying
Get Togarashi Vinaigrette
Prepare 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
Take 1 tbsp smoked paprika
Make ready 1/4 cup honey
Prepare 2 thumbs ginger, peeled and minced
Get 2 cloves garlic, minced
Prepare 3 shallots, minced
Get 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Get 2 tbsp sesame oil
Get 1 1/2 cups grapeseed oil
Get Grits
Make ready 4 cups chicken broth
Get 1 cup yellow corn grits
Get 4 tbsp butter, unsalted
Make ready 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Get 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
Prepare 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Make ready to taste salt and pepper,
Steps to make Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits:
For the grits:
Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Slowly whisk in the grits, Cajun and garlic seasonings and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook the grits until tender, about 15 to 20 minutes, stirring frequently with a wooden spoon, breaking up any clumps with the back of the spoon.
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter and then the cheese until completely melted. Season with salt and pepper.
For the Sprouts Leek Slaw:
Cook bacon in a large, heavy skillet over medium until crisp, about 15 minutes. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve 1 tablespoon of the drippings in skillet; transfer 2 tablespoons of the drippings to a small bowl. Dice bacon, and set aside.
Add leeks to skillet, and cook, stirring often, 3 minutes. Combine leeks and Brussels sprouts in a large bowl.
Add olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt, and pepper to reserved 2 tablespoons of drippings, and whisk to combine. Add to Brussels sprouts and leeks; toss to coat. Stir in chopped pecans, chives, and diced bacon.
For the Vinaigrette:
In large mixing bowl, add rice wine vinegar, smoked paprika, honey, and Dijon mustard.
Using a hand blender or whisk, slowly incorporate grapeseed and sesame oil.
Finish with ginger, shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper.
For the shrimp:
In a mixing bowl, add panko bread crumbs and coconut. Mix together.
Place shrimp in flour. Then add eggs and the panko bread crumb/coconut mixture.
Fry shrimp in a 350° fryer for 2½ to 3 minutes until shrimp are cooked through. Shrimp should be golden brown in colour.
Plate with grits in the center, surround the grits with the leek slaw, place several slices of pineapple in center, top with shrimp and drizzle with vinaigrette. Serve and enjoy!
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