Welcome and welcome to a new culinary trip of Paulina Kitchen! Today we moved to the Pacific coasts to savor delicious shrimp to coconut. A delicious dish full of flavor, which combines the freshness of seafood with sweetness and crunchy texture of grated coconut .
In this note we are going to tell you everything about this gastronomic delight, its origin, the variants and sauces to accompany. We leave them, as always, a very easy recipe of coconut shrimp and an alternative of mango sauce to submerge these irresistible snacks.
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About coconut shrimp
Coconut shrimp are a typical dish of tropical cuisine, especially on the Pacific coast, which has gained popularity worldwide. These are fresh and juicy shrimp, wrapped in a grated coconut layer, which fry until a crunchy and golden texture is obtained.
This combination of shellfish and coconut creates an explosion of flavors in each bite, where the sweetness of the coconut is perfectly balanced with the salty and delicate flavor of the shrimp, ideal to accompany with a rich beer or a Michelada .
A coastal creation
Coconut shrimp are believed to be a culinary creation of coastal local communities. Over time, this preparation became popular and became a characteristic dish of the Pacific region.
Today, Coconut shrimp are a tourist attraction and a culinary specialty in many coastal destinations of the Pacific. They can be found in restaurants in front of the beach, in street food and is a typical preparation in the homes of the area.
The versatility of this recipe has led to various variants and combinations that respond to different regions, with different sauces and accompaniments , which has further enriched its popularity.
Recipe variants
There are different variants of Coconut shrimp, among the most prominent are the shrimp to Cococus Campeche and the Coconut shrimp in the Veracruz style , which are typical preparations in those cities.
Cococo Campeche shrimp
In Campeche , this preparation acquires a unique identity by incorporating local ingredients, such as achiote , which gives it a characteristic touch of color and flavor. Species and condiments such as cumin, coriander , garlic and chiles are also used, which add a touch of characteristic flavor of the region.
Coconut shrimp with Veracruz style mango sauce
In Veracruz it is customary to serve coconut shrimp accompanied by a delicious mango sauce, which further enhances its exquisite tropical flavor. This sauce combines the sweetness and acidity of the mango with ingredients such as coriander, chili and lemon, creating a contrast of flavors that highlights the freshness of shrimp.
Other sauces variants
- Pineapple and sweet chili sauce: combine pieces of fresh pineapple, chopped sweet chili, coriander, lemon juice, salt and pepper to taste. Crush all the ingredients together until you get a soft and slightly spicy sauce .
- Coconut and Lima sauce: In a bowl, mix coconut milk, lime juice, chopped coriander, chopped garlic, salt and pepper. Add some Lima zest to enhance the taste. The result is a creamy sauce with a citrus touch .
- Coriander and lemon sauce: Mix fresh coriander, lemon juice, garlic, olive oil, salt and pepper. Process in a mixer until you get a soft and herbaceous sauce.
- Yogurt and mint sauce: mix natural yogurt, minced mint, lemon juice, salt and pepper. This refreshing and creamy sauce balances the sweet taste of coconut in the shrimp.
5 tips to prepare coconut shrimp
- Choose fresh and quality shrimp, as they will make a difference in the final result.
- Remove the peel and the intestine (the dark pull) of the shrimp before cooking them.
- They can be marinated previously in a mixture of spices and lemon juice to enhance their flavor.
- To achieve a good batter , you can first pass them through flour, then by beaten egg and finally the grated coconut.
- Frying oil must be very hot. For a lighter version, they can bake them instead of frying.
Coconut shrimp recipe
Yield : 4 portions
Preparation time : 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 500 grams of fresh and unbeatable shrimp
- 1 cup of grated coconut
- 1 cup of flour
- 2 beaten eggs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Frying vegetable oil
How to make Coconut Step by step
- Arrange the beaten eggs with salt and pepper, the flour and the grated coconut in separate containers.
- Pass each shrimp through the flour, then through the beaten egg and finally through the grated coconut.
- Heat enough oil in a pan over medium-high heat and fry the shrimp in small quantities, until golden and crispy.
- Remove them from the oil and place them on absorbent paper to remove excess fat.
Mango sauce recipe for coconut shrimp
Mango sauce ingredients
- 1 mature, peeled and bone mango
- 1 Jalapeño Chile, without seeds and finely chopped
- 1/4 cup of fresh coriander
- 2 tablespoons of lemon juice
- Salt to taste
How to make mango sauce step by step
- Place the mango, the Jalapeño Chile, the coriander, the salt and the lemon juice in a blender or mixer. Crush until you get a soft mixture.
- Serve the coconut shrimp accompanied by mango sauce.
