Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits

The Cast Iron Soulé
The Cast Iron Soulé @CastIronSoule
Forsyth, GA

This recipe was tweaked from Chef Robert Irvine’s Coconut Shrimp recipe from Restaurant Impossible. The main credit goes to him, whilst making a southern kick with a different slaw and adding grits.

Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits

This recipe was tweaked from Chef Robert Irvine’s Coconut Shrimp recipe from Restaurant Impossible. The main credit goes to him, whilst making a southern kick with a different slaw and adding grits.

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Ingredients

  1. Sprout and Leek Slaw
  2. 6thick-cut bacon slices, diced (about 6 oz.)
  3. 1large leek, thinly sliced (about 2 cups)
  4. 1 lbfresh Brussels sprouts, trimmed and shredded (about 8 cups)
  5. 1/3 cupolive oil
  6. 1/4 cupapple cider vinegar
  7. 2 tablespoonshoney
  8. 1/2 teaspoonkosher salt
  9. 1/4 teaspoonblack pepper
  10. 1/2 cupchopped toasted pecans
  11. 2 tablespoonsthinly sliced fresh chives
  12. Shrimp
  13. 3 lbs16/20* shrimp (*Denotes size of 16-20 shrimp per pound)
  14. 3 cupsall-purpose flour
  15. 3eggs, beaten
  16. 3 cupspanko bread crumbs
  17. 1 cupshredded coconut, unsweetened
  18. 1/4pineapple, thinly sliced
  19. Vegetable oil, enough for deep frying
  20. Togarashi Vinaigrette
  21. 1/2 cuprice wine vinegar
  22. 1 tbspsmoked paprika
  23. 1/4 cuphoney
  24. 2thumbs ginger, peeled and minced
  25. 2 clovesgarlic, minced
  26. 3shallots, minced
  27. 1 tspDijon mustard
  28. 2 tbspsesame oil
  29. 1 1/2 cupsgrapeseed oil
  30. Grits
  31. 4 cupschicken broth
  32. 1 cupyellow corn grits
  33. 4 tbspbutter, unsalted
  34. 1 1/2 cupsshredded sharp cheddar cheese
  35. 1 tbspcajun seasoning
  36. 1/2 tspgarlic powder
  37. to tastesalt and pepper,

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    For the grits:

  2. 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. 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. 4

    For the Sprouts Leek Slaw:

  5. 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. 6

    Add leeks to skillet, and cook, stirring often, 3 minutes. Combine leeks and Brussels sprouts in a large bowl.

  7. 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. 8

    For the Vinaigrette:

  9. 9

    In large mixing bowl, add rice wine vinegar, smoked paprika, honey, and Dijon mustard.

  10. 10

    Using a hand blender or whisk, slowly incorporate grapeseed and sesame oil.

  11. 11

    Finish with ginger, shallots, garlic, salt, and pepper.

  12. 12

    For the shrimp:

  13. 13

    In a mixing bowl, add panko bread crumbs and coconut. Mix together.

  14. 14

    Place shrimp in flour. Then add eggs and the panko bread crumb/coconut mixture.

  15. 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. 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!

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No culinary experience. Watched a lot of Food Shows, and just enjoy cooking new things. I’m trucker, so most of my meals are made when I am home. I dabble in both my own creations as well as sharing some of the best from other recipes such as HelloFresh and online searches. Presentation, obviously, is all me.
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