Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa

Ingredients

• Shrimp:
• 28 large shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds)
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 to 3/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3 large egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups flaked sweetened coconut
• Cooking spray
• Salsa:
• 1 cup finely chopped fresh pineapple
• 1/3 cup finely chopped red onion
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 1/4 cup pineapple preserves
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped seeded jalapeño pepper
• 1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 400°.
2. To prepare shrimp, peel and devein shrimp, leaving tails intact. Rinse shrimp in cold water; drain on paper towels until dry.
3. Combine cornstarch, salt, and red pepper in a shallow dish; stir with a whisk. Place the egg whites in a medium bowl, and beat with a mixer at medium-high speed until frothy (about 2 minutes). Place coconut in a shallow dish.
4. Working with one shrimp at a time, dredge in cornstarch mixture. Dip in egg white; dredge in coconut, pressing gently with fingers. Place shrimp on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Repeat the procedure with remaining shrimp, cornstarch mixture, egg white, and coconut. Lightly coat shrimp with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 20 minutes or until shrimp are done, turning after 10 minutes.
5. To prepare salsa, combine pineapple and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl; stir to combine.