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Coconut Shrimp Crostini Appetizer Recipe with Sweet Chili Sauce

Coconut Shrimp Crostini Appetizer

Crisp baguette rounds are topped with golden coconut-panko shrimp, sweet chili sauce, fresh herbs, and lime. This easy seafood appetizer makes about 24 crostini.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24 servings

Ingredients
  

Crostini
  • 1 12-14 ounce baguette French baguette
  • 2 tablespoons, plus more for the baking sheet Olive oil
Shrimp and Coating
  • 1 pound Large shrimp, peeled, deveined, and tails removed
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 egg Large egg
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • 1 cup Shredded coconut
  • 1/2 cup Panko breadcrumbs
Serving
  • 1/2 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges Lime
  • 2 tablespoons, chopped Fresh cilantro or green onion

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Heat the oven to 400°F. Slice the baguette into approximately 24 rounds about 1/2 inch thick, arrange them on a lightly oiled baking sheet, and brush the tops with olive oil.
  2. Toast the baguette slices for 6-8 minutes, turning once if necessary, until crisp and lightly golden. Remove the crostini from the oven and set them aside while preparing the shrimp.
  3. Pat the shrimp thoroughly dry with paper towels. Season the flour with kosher salt and black pepper, then place the flour in one shallow bowl.
  4. Whisk the egg with the water in a second shallow bowl. In a third bowl, combine the shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Coat each shrimp in the seasoned flour, dip it into the egg mixture, and press it into the coconut-panko mixture until well covered. Arrange the coated shrimp on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  6. Lightly spray or drizzle the coated shrimp with oil. Bake for 8-10 minutes, turning once, until the coating is golden and the shrimp are opaque and firm.
  7. Place one cooked coconut shrimp on each toasted baguette slice. Spoon or drizzle on Thai sweet chili sauce, garnish with chopped cilantro or green onion, and serve with lime wedges.

Notes

Use sweetened shredded coconut for a sweeter American-style appetizer or unsweetened coconut for a more savory result. Dry shrimp thoroughly before breading so the coating adheres. For an alternative cooking method, fry the shrimp in about 1/4 inch of neutral oil for 2-3 minutes per side. Serve promptly for the crispest texture.