Shrimp Appetizers - Coconut Shrimp with Basil Pineapple Salsa

Shrimp Appetizers are always the most popular party appetizers at any party, and this trendy version of coconut shrimp appetizers are guaranteed to be the hit at your next get together.

The combination coconut and pineapple give these Shrimp appetizers an island flavor, with the Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese adding a unique twist to create Shrimp Appetizers suitable for any occasion!

Shrimp appetizers recipe courtesy Tre Stella Melt Magazine.

Coconut Shrimp Appetizers with Basil Pineapple Salsa

Salsa
1 cup (250 mL) fresh or canned pineapple, finely diced
3 green onions, sliced
8 basil leaves, julienned
1 jalapeño pepper,seeded and finely chopped
1 clove garlic, finely chopped
1 lime, juiced
salt and freshly ground black pepper

Shrimp
1 lb (454 g) medium raw shrimp, peeled,de-veined and dried well on paper towels
1/3 cup (80 mL) cornstarch
1/2 tsp (2 mL) salt
1/2 tsp (2 mL) cayenne pepper
3 egg whites
1 cup (250 mL) flaked unsweetened coconut
3/4 cup (175 mL) Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese, grated

In a medium bowl combine all salsa ingredients, stir, cover and refrigerate until ready to use. Best made a day ahead of serving to allow flavours to blend.

Preheat oven to 400F (200C).
In a medium shallow dish, combine cornstarch, salt and cayenne pepper; set aside.
In another medium shallow dish, combine coconut and grated Parmigiano Reggiano Cheese.
In a medium bowl add egg whites and beat with electric mixer until frothy; approximately 2 minutes.
Coat a large cookie sheet with non-stick cooking spray.
Working with one shrimp at a time: dredge in cornstarch mixture, dip in egg white, then in coconut/cheese mixture, pressing gently with fingers.
Place shrimp on prepared sheet.
Repeat with remaining shrimp.
Bake 20 minutes or until shrimp are done, turning after 10 minutes.
Remove from oven and serve with Basil Pineapple Salsa.
Makes approximately 24 medium shrimp

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Shrimp Appetizers - Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi

Many people argue that Red Lobster makes THE absolute best shrimp scampi recipe this side of the Atlantic, and after many shrimp scampi taste tests from various restaurants, we had to agree, and subsequently published a Red Lobster garlic shrimp scampi recipe in an earlier post.

But now many of our time-pressured, kitchen-phobic readers have written to us requesting options for an easy shrimp scampi recipe, so we did our research again and came up with this copycat recipe for Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi.

This easy shrimp scampi recipe can be accompanied by pasta if serving as a main meal instead of a shrimp appetizer.

Red Lobster Shrimp Scampi

1 cup White Wine (preferably a Chablis)
1/2 cup unsalted Butter
3 tablespoon minced Garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley
1 pound Shrimp, peeled and deveined
salt & pepper, to taste
1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (if desired as garnish)

Combine the butter, wine, garlic and shrimp in a pan. Bake in a 350 degree F oven for about 6 to 7 minutes, or until the shrimp turn pink. Be careful not to overcook the Shrimp. Add parsley and season with salt and pepper, to taste. Garnish with parmesan cheese if desired. Serve.

Enjoy!

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