Coconut Lime Shrimp
From pleclare 16 years ago
- 10 minutes to make
- Serves 4
Wonderful tropical taste to grilled shrimp. This recipe was in the local paper. Delicious!
Ingredients
- 3 limes shopping list
- 2lbs.raw shrimp,peeled,tail on shopping list
- 14oz. can coconut milk(use full fat) shopping list
- 1Tbs kosher salt shopping list
- 1/2tsp fresh ground black pepper shopping list
- 1/3c unsweetened cocnut flakes shopping list
How to make it
- Use a fine grater or zester to remove and reserve zest of 1 lime. Juice all the limes(about 1/8c juice)
- Place shrimp in a large zip-lock bag. Add coconut milk and three -quarters of the lime juice,then seal the bag and gently shake to coat the shrimp. Refrigerate 15 mins.
- Meanwhile in food processor,combine the lime zest,salt and pepper. Pulse until the zest,salt and pepper are well blended. Transfer to small bowl and set aside
- In a small dry skillet over medium-low heat,lightly toast the coconut flakes. As soon as coconut begins to brown,remove pan from heat;set aside.
- Generously coat grill grate with cooking spray and preheat medium-high. Alternately,set grill pan over med-high heat and coat with spray just before ready to cook.
- Remove shrimp from marinade,discarding marinade. Place the shrimp on grill or grill pan and cook 1-2 mins a side,or till exteriors are pink and center opaque white.
- While shrimp are still on the grill,drizzle them with remaining lime juice.
- Transfer shrimp to serving plates ,then lightly sprinkle them with the salt-lime zest mixture,,then with a bit of toasted coconut
The Rating
Reviewed by 7 people-
Oh, yeah!!!! This will go over very nicely, thank you!!!!
pat2me
in Nashua loved it
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I am going to try these, because I am still experimenting with shrimps.
chriesi
in Zuerich loved it
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Yummy! Love these flavors together. Thanks for the post!
grandmommy
in Nashville loved it
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