Mediterranean Diet Coconut Macadamia Nut Shrimp
Elevate your seafood game with this Mediterranean Diet Coconut Macadamia Nut Shrimp recipe, a light yet indulgent dish that’s perfect for a healthy lifestyle. Succulent shrimp are coated in a crispy layer of finely chopped macadamia nuts, unsweetened shredded coconut, and almond flour, infused with zesty lime and a hint of spice from cayenne and garlic powders. The shrimp are baked to golden perfection, making this dish both nutrient-dense and irresistibly crunchy without the need for deep frying. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for an elegant weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Pair with fresh greens or a citrusy dipping sauce for a complete, flavor-packed Mediterranean-inspired meal. Keywords: coconut macadamia nut shrimp, Mediterranean diet recipes, healthy seafood recipes, baked shrimp, crispy shrimp.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 0.5 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup almond flour
- 1 lime, zested
- 0.5 teaspoon sea salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
- 0.125 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 large egg whites
- 1 as needed olive oil spray
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the unsweetened shredded coconut, finely chopped macadamia nuts, almond flour, lime zest, sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to combine.
In a separate small bowl, whisk the egg whites until slightly frothy.
Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Dip each shrimp into the egg whites, ensuring it is fully coated, and then into the coconut mixture, pressing gently to coat evenly. Place the coated shrimp onto the prepared baking sheet.
Lightly spray the shrimp with olive oil spray to help them become crispy during baking.
Bake in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through and the coating is golden brown and crispy.
Remove from the oven and allow the shrimp to cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm with a side of fresh greens or a light dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1716 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 120.4 g | 154% | |
| Saturated Fat | 56.9 g | 284% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 857 mg | 286% | |
| Sodium | 1817 mg | 79% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 47.4 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 11.0 g | ||
| Protein | 132.9 g | 266% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 482 mg | 37% | |
| Iron | 8.4 mg | 47% | |
| Potassium | 2139 mg | 46% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
