Parrot Bay Coconut Shirmp

Seafood is one of my all time favorite meals and Red Lobster is one of my favorite restaurants. I’ve been going to Red Lobster since I was probably 5 or 6 years old. It was one of my grandparents favorite placed to take me and I couldn’t get enough of it. Well I’ve grown up and still love Red Lobster but all of my favorite meals are breaded and thus off limits to me now. BUT you can make some of your favorite Red Lobster dishes at home which is less expensive and with gluten-free ingredients better for you!

One of my favorite appetizers (besides the free biscuits) is the parrot bay coconut shrimp. Delicious crispy shrimp paired with the sweet dipping sauce, just perfect. This recipe will transport you to a seaside paradise any time you make it.

Parrot Bay Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients

• 6-8 cup canola oil
• 12 large shrimp, about ½ pound, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup gluten free panko Japanese-style bread crumbs
• ½ cup flaked coconut
• 1½ cups all-purpose gluten free flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup coconut milk
• 2 tablespoons Captain Morgan Parrot Bay Rum

1. Heat your oil to 350 degree in deep fryer or a heavy skillet.
   You will need 3 medium bowls for battering your shrimp.
2. In the first bowl add ¾ cup of gluten free flour.
3. In the second bowl combine ¾ cup gluten free flour, salt and sugar, rum and coconut milk. Let this stand 5 minutes.
4. In the third bowl combine the gluten free bread crumbs and coconut.
5. Butterfly cut each peeled shrimp before you start the battering and leave the tail intact.
6. Batter the shrimp, dipping each one in flour, wet batter and then coat with panko coconut mixture.
7. Place the shrimp on a plate until all of them are battered.
8. Deep-Fry the shrimp in the hot oil for 2-3 minutes or until golden Drain on rack or paper towel.
9. Serve shrimp with piña colada dipping sauce or your favorite shrimp cocktail sauce (or both!)

Piña Colada Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• ½ cup sour cream
• ¼ cup creme of coconut or Piña Colada non-alcoholic drink mix
• ¼ cup crushed pineapple, drained
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar

1. Combine sour cream, creme of coconut or Pina Colada nonalcoholic drink mix, sugar and pineapple together.
2. Cover and let chill.
3. You can make this dip first so it will have time to chill. Or choose to serve it a room temperature.

All you need now is a Malibu Bay Breeze and you’re all set to be transported to paradise. Well here you go!

Malibu Bay Breeze

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 oz Malibu coconut rum (You can also use Captain Morgan Parrot Bay coconut rum)
• 2 oz cranberry juice
• 2 oz pineapple juice

1. Blend ingredients and serve over ice

You’re all set to sail away!

ENJOY!

 

If You Like Piña Coladas…

…and getting caught in the rain. It may be a rainy Christmas in some areas so why not celebrate with a song and some piña coladas? They’re bright, fresh and white just like the first snowfall! You can pair the Coconut Cake with Snowflake Frosting with these frosty treats!

Piña Coladas

Ingredients

• Ice cubes
• 1/2 cup rum
• 1/2 cup coconut cream
• 1/4 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks
• Pineapple juice (to taste for a sweeter drink) – you do not have to add but I like a sweeter taste
• Sliced pineapple, for garnish
• Maraschino cherry, for garnish

1. Fill blender halfway with ice cubes.
2. Add rum, coconut cream, coconut milk, pineapple chunks and pineapple juice. Puree until smooth.
3. Serve and garnished with a slice of pineapple and maraschino cherry

Virgin Piña Colada

Ingredients

• 1 cup of coconut cream
• 1 cup of ice
• 2 tablespoons of sugar (or more depending on how sweet you would like it)
• 1-1/4 cups of pineapple juice
• 1/2 cup pineapple chunks

1. Fill blender halfway with ice cubes.
2. Add coconut cream,sugar, pineapple chunks and pineapple juice. Puree until smooth.
3. Check the consistency. If it’s too thin, add more ice; if it’s too icy, add more pineapple juice.
4. Serve and garnished with a slice of pineapple and maraschino cherry

 

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