Coconut (Un-)Fried Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup orange marmalade
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons whole grain mustard
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red pepper, divided
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 large egg whites
• 3/4 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
• 1/2 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 1/2 pounds large shrimp (about 24), peeled and deveined

Preparation

1. 1. Stir together first 3 ingredients and 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper in a small bowl. Set sauce aside until ready to serve.
2. 2. Combine remaining 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper and next 2 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag. Whisk together egg whites and 2 tablespoons water in a shallow dish. Combine panko, coconut, and oil in a separate shallow dish.
3. 3. Place shrimp in bag with flour mixture; shake to coat well. Dip shrimp in egg white mixture, and roll in coconut mixture.
4. 4. Place a wire rack inside a large baking pan. Coat baking rack with cooking spray. Arrange shrimp in a single layer on rack, and bake at 375° for 5 to 7 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Serve with sauce.