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Hawaiian-Style Coconut Tempura Shrimp

Hawaiian-Style Coconut Tempura Shrimp

with Tropical Slaw, Zesty Rice & Sweet ’n’ Spicy Sauce
Sara Heilman
Sara HeilmanUpdated on April 30, 2024
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Calories
1160 kcal
Protein
29g protein
Total Time
45 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Allergens:
  • Eggs
  • Tree Nuts
  • Shellfish
  • Milk
  • Wheat
Produced in a facility that processes eggs, milk, fish, peanuts, sesame, shellfish, soy, tree nuts, and wheat.
serving amount

¾ cup

Jasmine Rice

¼ ounce

Cilantro

1 unit

Lime

4 ounce

Pineapple

4 ounce

Shredded Red Cabbage

2 tablespoon

Mayonnaise

(Contains: Eggs)

½ ounce

Cashews

(Contains: Tree Nuts)

3 unit

Apricot Jam

2 teaspoon

Sriracha

¼ cup

Shredded Coconut

(Contains: Tree Nuts)

10 ounce

Shrimp

(Contains: Shellfish)

82 g

Tempura Mix

(Contains: Eggs, Milk, Wheat)

Not included in your delivery

Salt

Pepper

1 teaspoon

Sugar

Cooking Oil

1 tablespoon

Butter

(Contains: Milk)

/ per serving
Calories1160 kcal
Fat47 g
Saturated Fat18 g
Carbohydrate146 g
Sugar51 g
Dietary Fiber4 g
Protein29 g
Cholesterol260 mg
Sodium2160 mg
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.
Medium Pot
Medium Bowl
Small Bowl
Strainer
Zester
Large Pan
Large Bowl
Paper Towel
Slotted Spoon

Cooking Steps

Cook Rice
1

• In a medium pot, combine rice, 1¼ cups water (2¼ cups for 4 servings), and a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a low simmer. Cook until rice is tender, 15-18 minutes. • Keep covered off heat until ready to serve.

Make Slaw
2

• Meanwhile, wash and dry produce. • Roughly chop cilantro. Drain pineapple over a small bowl, reserving juice. Zest and halve lime (for 4 servings, zest one lime and halve both). • In a medium bowl, toss together cabbage, cilantro, pineapple, mayonnaise, juice from half the lime, half the pineapple juice, and ½ tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4). Season with salt and pepper. Add cashews; toss to combine.

Make Sauce & Toast Coconut
3

• To bowl with remaining pineapple juice, stir in jam, a squeeze of lime juice, and Sriracha to taste. Set aside. • Heat a large, preferably nonstick, pan over medium heat. Add coconut and ½ tsp sugar (1 tsp for 4 servings); cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 1-2 minutes. • Turn off heat; transfer to a second small bowl. Wipe out pan.

Make Batter & Coat Shrimp
4

• Rinse shrimp* under cold water, then pat dry with paper towels. Season with salt. • In a large bowl, combine tempura batter mix, half the toasted coconut, ½ tsp salt (1 tsp for 4 servings), and 1⁄3 cup cold water (2⁄3 cup for 4). TIP: If mixture is too thick, add more water 1 TBSP at a time until it reaches a pancake-batter-like consistency. • Heat a ¼-inch layer of oil in pan used for coconut over medium-high heat. Stir shrimp into batter until fully coated. • Line a plate with paper towels and set aside.

Fry Shrimp
5

• Once oil is hot enough that a drop of batter sizzles when added to the pan, add coated shrimp in a single layer. Cook in batches until golden brown and cooked through, 2-3 minutes on the first side and 1-2 minutes on the second side. TIP: Add more oil as needed between batches, allowing it time to heat back up before frying more shrimp. • Using a slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to paper-towel-lined plate. Immediately season with salt and pepper.

Finish & Serve
6

• Fluff rice with a fork; stir in 1 TBSP butter (2 TBSP for 4 servings) and lime zest to taste. Season with salt. • Divide rice and slaw between plates; top rice with shrimp. Sprinkle shrimp and rice with remaining toasted coconut. Drizzle shrimp with sauce (or serve on the side for dipping) and serve.

Shrimp is fully cooked when internal temperature reaches 145º.

Customer reviews

Review summary

Updated on Dec 2025
  • Flavor: Many loved the delicious blend of sweet, spicy, and tangy flavors; some found the coconut subtle.
  • Ease of prep: While tasty, several noted it was time-consuming with multiple steps and messy frying.
  • Suggestions: Consider using an air fryer for easier cooking; some added extra coconut for more flavor.
  • Leftovers: The shrimp stayed crispy briefly but got soggy if left too long.
  • Portions: Generous shrimp servings impressed many; some wanted more slaw to balance the dish.
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