Ava Organics “Gold Dust” Coconut Crusted Shrimp

Ava Organics “Gold Dust” Coconut Crusted Shrimp

Ava’s take on a traditional coconut crusted shrimp is served with an apricot dipping sauce and sure to become a family favorite!

Ingredients:

  • 1 pound peeled and deveined large shrimp (tail may be left on)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup AVA “Gold Dust (a.k.a. the crispies at the bottom of an Ava bag or 4 AVA rollers, crumbled)
  • ½ cup All-fruit Apricot Preserves
  • 1 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions:

Place shrimp in a bowl and drizzle ½ tablespoon of the oil along with paprika, salt, and pepper over the shrimp. Gently mix with your hands or a large spoon to coat shrimp.

 

Spread Coconut Crispy Rollers “Gold Dust” on a large plate or shallow bowl. One by one, coat each piece of shrimp on both sides with the “Gold Dust”.

 

Heat a large nonstick or cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add the remaining ½ tablespoon vegetable oil and swirl to coat pan. Add shrimp in an even layer and cook for 1 to 2 minutes. Turn shrimp over and cook for an additional 1 ½ to 2 minutes, or until the shrimp is opaque in the center.

 

You may alternately bake the shrimp. Preheat oven to 400°F. When shrimp is coated with “Gold Dust,” place it in an even layer on a baking sheet. Bake for 5 to 7 minutes, or until the shrimp is opaque in the center.

 

Dipping Sauce

In a small bowl, stir together apricot preserves, lime zest, lime juice, and nutmeg.