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Steven Mendez 15/04/2020 23:34
Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits
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To begin with this particular recipe, we have to 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:
Prepare 1 large leek, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
Take 1 lb fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded (about 8 cups)
Take 1/3 cup olive oil
Make ready 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
Take 2 tablespoons honey
Prepare 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Make ready 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Prepare 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
Take 2 tablespoons thinly sliced fresh chives
Get Shrimp
Make ready 3 lbs 16/20* shrimp (*Denotes size of 16-20 shrimp per pound)
Get 3 cups all-purpose flour
Take 3 eggs, beaten
Prepare 3 cups panko bread crumbs
Take 1 cup shredded coconut, unsweetened
Get 1/4 pineapple, thinly sliced
Prepare Vegetable oil, enough for deep frying
Take Togarashi Vinaigrette
Get 1/2 cup rice wine vinegar
Make ready 1 tbsp smoked paprika
Prepare 1/4 cup honey
Get 2 thumbs ginger, peeled and minced
Get 2 cloves garlic, minced
Take 3 shallots, minced
Make ready 1 tsp Dijon mustard
Prepare 2 tbsp sesame oil
Get 1 1/2 cups grapeseed oil
Make ready Grits
Take 4 cups chicken broth
Get 1 cup yellow corn grits
Prepare 4 tbsp butter, unsalted
Take 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Make ready 1 tbsp cajun seasoning
Get 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Prepare 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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