Recipe of Ultimate Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits
by Brandon Park
Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits
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To begin with this recipe, we must prepare a few components. You can cook coconut shrimp w/ leek slaw over cajun grits using 37 ingredients and 16 steps. Here is how you can achieve it.
The ingredients needed to make Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits:
Take Sprout and Leek Slaw
Get thick-cut bacon slices, diced (about 6 oz.)
Take large leek, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
Get fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded (about 8 cups)
Make ready olive oil
Make ready apple cider vinegar
Take honey
Prepare kosher salt
Prepare black pepper
Prepare chopped toasted pecans
Get thinly sliced fresh chives
Make ready Shrimp
Prepare 16/20* shrimp (*Denotes size of 16-20 shrimp per pound)
Take all-purpose flour
Prepare eggs, beaten
Get panko bread crumbs
Make ready shredded coconut, unsweetened
Get pineapple, thinly sliced
Take Vegetable oil, enough for deep frying
Take Togarashi Vinaigrette
Take rice wine vinegar
Get smoked paprika
Make ready honey
Prepare thumbs ginger, peeled and minced
Take garlic, minced
Prepare shallots, minced
Make ready Dijon mustard
Get sesame oil
Take grapeseed oil
Make ready Grits
Get chicken broth
Get yellow corn grits
Take butter, unsalted
Get shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Take cajun seasoning
Get garlic powder
Get 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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