Recipe: Perfect Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits

Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits.

You can Cook Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits using 37 ingredients and 16 steps. Here is how you achieve it.

Ingredients of Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits

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

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

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!.