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.
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.
Cooking Instructions
- 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!
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