Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp
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Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp

Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp

Moist and flavorful coconut shrimp  gets a gluten-free and seriously crunchy make-over from Chex™ cereal.

Servings: 24 servings
Batter
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Rice Chex™ Bulkpak Cereal (13325)
3 oz
3 cups
Coconut milk, canned
1 lb 2.00 oz
2 1/4 cups
Eggs, large
6 oz
3 each
Coating
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Shredded coconut, sweetened
1 lb
5 cups
Rice Chex™ Bulkpak Cereal (13325)
8 oz
8 cups
Cornstarch
2 oz
1/2 cup
Assembly
INGREDIENT
WEIGHT
MEASURE
Shrimp, peeled, deveined, raw
3 lb
72 each
Batter
  1. Place cereal in bowl of food processor; grind approx. 30 seconds or until finely ground.
  2. Place coconut milk, eggs and Rice Chex to mixing bowl. Whisk until combined.
Coating
  1. Place coconut, cereal and corn starch in bowl of a food processor; grind for 30 seconds.
  2. Place mixture in separate bowl.
Assembly
  1. Hold shrimp by tail; dip in batter allowing excess batter to drip off and immediately dip coat in coconut.
  2. Place coated shrimp on parchment-lined sheet pan; chill for at least 30 minutes.
  3. Place small batches of coconut shrimp into the oil of a deep fryer preheated to 350°F; fry until golden brown.
  4. Place fried shrimp on cooling rack, allowing excess oil to drip off; serve immediately.

  • Serve with your favorite dipping sauces.
  • Cooking Gluten Free? Always read labels to make sure each recipe ingredient is gluten free. Products and ingredient sources can change.
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Nutrition Information

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Serving Size:
1 serving
Calories
280
Calories from Fat
140
% Daily Value
Total Fat
15g
24%
Saturated Fat
11g
54%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
105mg
35%
Sodium
220mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate
24g
8%
Dietary Fiber
1g
6%
Sugars
10g
Protein
12g
Vitamin A
6%
6%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
8%
8%
Iron
30%
30%
Exchanges:
1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 1 1/2 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 3 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition values are calculated using the weights of ingredients.

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