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

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To get started with this recipe, we must first prepare a few components. You can cook coconut shrimp w/ leek slaw over cajun grits using 37 ingredients and 16 steps. Here is how you cook that.

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