Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits
Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits

Hey everyone, it is John, welcome to our recipe site. Today, we’re going to make a special dish, coconut shrimp w/ leek slaw over cajun grits. It is one of my favorites. For mine, I’m gonna make it a bit unique. This will be really delicious.

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To get started with this recipe, we have to first 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 can achieve that.

The ingredients needed to make Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits:
  1. Prepare Sprout and Leek Slaw
  2. Make ready thick-cut bacon slices, diced (about 6 oz.)
  3. Make ready large leek, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
  4. Take fresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded (about 8 cups)
  5. Take olive oil
  6. Prepare apple cider vinegar
  7. Get honey
  8. Get kosher salt
  9. Prepare black pepper
  10. Get chopped toasted pecans
  11. Make ready thinly sliced fresh chives
  12. Prepare Shrimp
  13. Prepare 16/20* shrimp (*Denotes size of 16-20 shrimp per pound)
  14. Prepare all-purpose flour
  15. Get eggs, beaten
  16. Get panko bread crumbs
  17. Prepare shredded coconut, unsweetened
  18. Prepare pineapple, thinly sliced
  19. Take Vegetable oil, enough for deep frying
  20. Take Togarashi Vinaigrette
  21. Take rice wine vinegar
  22. Make ready smoked paprika
  23. Take honey
  24. Make ready thumbs ginger, peeled and minced
  25. Make ready garlic, minced
  26. Make ready shallots, minced
  27. Get Dijon mustard
  28. Prepare sesame oil
  29. Prepare grapeseed oil
  30. Prepare Grits
  31. Make ready chicken broth
  32. Take yellow corn grits
  33. Prepare butter, unsalted
  34. Take shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  35. Take cajun seasoning
  36. Make ready garlic powder
  37. Take salt and pepper,

All of the big names have their own version of shrimp and grits: Paula Deen, Emeril, Bobby Flay, Pioneer Woman, etc. And I am sure they are all great! Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add tasso and sauté until crisp.

Steps to make Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits:
  1. For the grits:
  2. 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.
  3. Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the butter and then the cheese until completely melted. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. For the Sprouts Leek Slaw:
  5. 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.
  6. Add leeks to skillet, and cook, stirring often, 3 minutes. Combine leeks and Brussels sprouts in a large bowl.
  7. 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.
  8. For the Vinaigrette:
  9. In large mixing bowl, add rice wine vinegar, smoked paprika, honey, and Dijon mustard.
  10. Using a hand blender or whisk, slowly incorporate grapeseed and sesame oil.
  11. Finish with ginger, shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper.
  12. For the shrimp:
  13. In a mixing bowl, add panko bread crumbs and coconut. Mix together.
  14. Place shrimp in flour. Then add eggs and the panko bread crumb/coconut mixture.
  15. Fry shrimp in a 350° fryer for 2½ to 3 minutes until shrimp are cooked through. Shrimp should be golden brown in colour.
  16. 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!

At Castaways Raw Bar and Grill on Holden Beach in North Carolina, they serve up huge portions of spicy shrimp and grits. This shrimp recipe is loaded with veggies and Cajun spice (you can make your own if you don't have a jar already!). We went with bell peppers, onions, and corn, but any stir-fry vegetable would work here. This coconut shrimp recipe is fantastic to serve as an appetizer, tapas plate, or party food. Excellent eaten on its own or served with sweet-spicy sauces or a fresh mango dip.

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