Hey everyone, it is me again, Dan, welcome to my recipe page. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, coconut shrimp w/ leek slaw over cajun grits. It is one of my favorites food recipes. For mine, I am going to make it a little bit unique. This will be really delicious.
Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits is one of the most popular of current trending foods in the world. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. It’s easy, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits is something that I’ve loved my entire life. They are fine and they look fantastic.
To begin with this recipe, we must 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 cook that.
The ingredients needed to make Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits:
- Take Sprout and Leek Slaw
- Take 6 thick-cut bacon slices, diced (about 6 oz.)
- Prepare 1 large leek, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
- Get 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded (about 8 cups)
- Get 1/3 cup olive oil
- Get 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- Make ready 2 tablespoons honey
- Get 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- Make ready 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Get 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
- Take 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
- Make ready Shrimp
- Take 3 lbs 16/20* shrimp (*Denotes size of 16-20 shrimp per pound)
- Prepare 3 cups all-purpose flour
- Prepare 3 eggs, beaten
- Prepare 3 cups panko bread crumbs
- Get 1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
- Prepare 1/4 pineapple, thinly sliced
- Prepare Vegetable oil, enough for deep frying
- Make ready Togarashi Vinaigrette
- Get 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
- Prepare 1 tbsp smoked paprika
- Make ready 1/4 cup honey
- Get 2 thumbs ginger, peeled and minced
- Prepare 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Make ready 3 shallots, minced
- Take 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Get 2 tbsp sesame oil
- Take 1 1/2 cups grapeseed oil
- Make ready Grits
- Get 4 cups chicken broth
- Get 1 cup yellow corn grits
- Prepare 4 tbsp butter, unsalted
- Get 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- Take 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
- Make ready 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- Take to taste salt and pepper,
Instructions 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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