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Baked Coconut Shrimp With Springy Rice and Honey Butter Sauce

Baked Coconut Shrimp With Springy Rice and Honey Butter Sauce Bliss

A delightful Baked Coconut Shrimp With Springy Rice and Honey Butter Sauce, combining tropical flavors into a quick crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American, Tropical
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Baked Coconut Shrimp Ingredients
  • 1 pound large shrimp, deveined fresh or frozen
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes avoid sweetened
  • 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option
  • to taste salt
  • to taste pepper
Springy Rice Ingredients
  • 1 cup jasmine rice or basmati as substitute
  • 1 cup vegetable broth or chicken broth
  • 2 tablespoons chives or green onions can be swapped with parsley or cilantro
Honey Butter Sauce Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter ghee works as dairy-free alternative
  • 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup for vegan option
  • 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice lime can also be used

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Saucepan
  • mixing bowls

Method
 

Instructions for Baked Coconut Shrimp With Springy Rice
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Gather your shrimp, panko breadcrumbs, and coconut flakes. Set up a breading station.
  2. Dip each shrimp into the beaten egg, then coat thoroughly in the panko and coconut mix. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 15–20 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
  4. In a saucepan, boil 1 cup of vegetable broth, then add rinsed jasmine rice. Lower heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Melt butter in a small saucepan, then stir in honey and lemon juice. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
  6. To serve, create a bed of rice, arrange shrimp on top, and drizzle with warm honey butter sauce. Garnish with chives or lime zest.

Nutrition

Serving: 1plateCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 4gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze in a single layer for up to 3 months.

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