Coconut Shrimp with Rice

Serves

4

Prep Time

10 minutes

Cook Time

20 minutes

Ingredients

For the coconut shrimp:
  2 oz (60 g) panko breadcrumbs
  2 oz (60 g) unsweetened coconut flakes
  2 oz (60 g) all-purpose flour
  ½ tsp paprika
  2 eggs, beaten
  1 lb (450 g) shrimp, thawed, tails removed
For the rice:
  7.4 oz (210 g) Jasmine rice
  10 oz (280 g) green peas
  juice, zest of 1 lemon
  handful of fresh herbs or leafy greens
  1 clove garlic, minced
  2 tbsp butter
For the butter honey sauce:
  4 tbsp melted butter
  2 tbsp honey
  1 tbsp Dijon mustard

Nutrition

(Per Serving)

Calories

498

Fats

18 g

Protein

24 g

Carbs

60 g

Instructions

  • Cook the rice according to package instructions. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
  • Place the panko breadcrumbs and coconut flakes on a baking sheet and toast in the oven for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden. Remove from the oven and raise the oven temperature to 425°F (210°C).
  • Prepare 3 bowls. Combine flour, paprika, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in the first; egg in the second; and toasted panko/coconut mixture in the third.
  • Coat each shrimp first in the flour, then the egg, then press into the panko/coconut mixture. Place the coated shrimp back on the baking sheet and spray or drizzle with some olive oil. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, finish the rice. Add the green peas, lemon juice and zest, fresh herbs or leafy greens, garlic, and butter into the hot rice, mixing to combine. Make a sauce by mixing the melted butter with the honey and Dijon mustard in a small bowl.
  • Serve the shrimp over the rice with a generous drizzle of sauce.