Simple Way to Make Homemade Coconut Shrimp w/ Leek Slaw over Cajun Grits

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

Instructions 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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