Deep-fried coconut shrimp with a piña colada dipping sauce, cheesy baked grits, and sauteed broccolini.
I was going to make Oreo milkshakes for desert, but I just couldn't.
Garlicky Broccolini
Makes: 4 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes
Printable Recipe
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 pounds broccolini
- 2 T extra-virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt
1. Trim broccoloni and place into a skillet. Cover with water and bring to a boil.
2. Add salt and reduce heat to medium. Simmer 6-7 minutes until tender and bright green.
3. Drain broccolini and return skillet to stove top over medium heat.
4.Add garlic and oil. Cook 2-3 minutes. Add broccolini back to pan, coat, and serve.
Coconut Shrimp
Makes: 4-6 servings
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes more/less depending on shrimp size
Ingredients:
- 2 cups shredded sweetened coconut
- 2 cups bread crumbs
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 large eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Salt
- Pepper
1. Heat oil to 350.
2. In a large bowl, combine the coconut and bread crumbs and season with salt and pepper.
3. In another bowl, place the flour.
3. In a third bowl, place the egg.
4. Dredge shrimp in flour and shake off excess.
5. Dip shrimp in egg and remove excess.
6. Coat shrimp in coconut/bread crumbs and fry in batches, 3-4 minutes. Drain. Serve with dipping sauce.
Pina Colada Dipping Sauce
Makes: 4-6 servings
Prep time: 0 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup pina colada non-alcoholic drink mix
- 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (canned)
- 4 T granulated sugar (or Splenda)
1. Mix all ingredients and chill at least 30 minutes before using.
Baked Grits
Makes: 6-8 servings
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 3 cups cooked grits
- 2 T melted butter
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 1/2 cups evaporated milk
- 1 3/4 cups grated Cheddar
- 1/4 t paprika
- 1/4 t cayenne pepper
1. Preheat oven to 400.
2. Add melted butter, eggs and evaporated milk to grits.
3. Add 1 1/2 cups cheese (reserving 1/4 cup), paprika and cayenne. Combine thoroughly.
4. Pour mixture into a buttered casserole. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until brown. Sprinkle with more paprika and remaining cheese and turn to oven until cheese has melted.
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