Thomas Family Baked Coconut Shrimp With Pina Colada Dip

Ingredients

• 1 lb large raw shrimp
• 1/3 cup cornstarch
• 2 egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
• 1 cup panko
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• salt and pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• nonstick cooking spray

Sauce

• 1/2 cup yogurt, vanilla or sour cream
• 1/2 cup frozen Pina Colada mix

Directions

1. 1

   pre-heat oven 500 degrees.

2. 2

   make a batch of pina coladas, pour yourself some and turn on jimmy buffet.

3. 3

   combine the yogurt/sourcream and pina colada and chill for serving.

4. 4

   put coconut flakes and panko in a large storage bag.

5. 5

   dredge shrimp in cornstarch ( shake off excess before next step).

6. 6

   dip shrimp in egg whites.

7. 7

   toss in the coconut/panko bag ( give a little shake with each one so it gets coated before you throw the next one in)

8. 8

   I usually do 1/2 batch first and remove them from coconut/panko bag and then do the rest).

9. 9

   spray baking sheet liberally with non- stick spray.

10. 10

    place shrimp on sheet and spray again,liberally.

11. 11

    bake each side for 7-10 minutes.

12. 12

    serve with pina colada sauce -- and another drink!