Grilled Coconut Shrimp With Shishito Peppers

A flavorful Asian-inspired dish combining succulent grilled shrimp coated in coconut with charred shishito peppers. The dish is brightened with fresh basil, lime juice, and a savory soy sauce marinade.

4 servings
50 min

Ingredients

  • 6 cloves garlic
  • 1 Tbsp lime zest
  • ¼ cup low-sodium or tamari soy sauce
  • ¼ cup grapeseed or vegetable oil
  • 1 lb large shrimp
  • ½ cup toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 8 oz shishito peppers
  • ½ cup basil leaves
  • ¼ cup fresh lime juice
  • 1 to taste flaky sea salt

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Stir together garlic, lime zest, soy sauce, and 1/4 cup oil in a medium bowl. Add shrimp and toss to coat. Add 1/2 cup coconut and toss again to coat. Let sit while grill heats, at least 5 minutes and up to 30 minutes.

    30 min

  2. 2.

    Prepare a grill for high heat, lightly oil grate.

    10 min

  3. 3.

    Carefully arrange shrimp in an even layer on grate. Grill, carefully turning halfway through, until opaque and lightly charred, about 2 minutes. Some of the coconut will fall off in the process, and that's okay. Transfer to a serving platter.

    2 min

  4. 4.

    Grill peppers, turning occasionally and being careful not to let them fall through grate, until lightly charred all over, about 6 minutes. Transfer to platter with shrimp.

    6 min

  5. 5.

    Top shrimp and peppers with basil, drizzle with lime juice, and sprinkle with sea salt and more coconut.

    2 min