Coconut Shrimp

Shrimp is another weakness of mine and I pretty much tend to make it the same way. Add a little bit of flavor but it sometimes it just needs a little bit more flavor.

I was scrolling through Pinterest of course and came across this! I've had it before in restaurants, but never made them at home before... here goes nothing.

Ingredients :

1/3 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs

1 cup sweetened shredded coconut

1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached

vegetable oil or coconut oil

 

 

How to prepare :

 

1. Start with 3 medium bowls. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in one. Beat the eggs in the second bowl.  Combine Panko and coconut in the third bowl.

2. Dip the shrimp into the flour, then the eggs, and then dredge the shrimp into the coconut mixing, pressing gently to adhere. You want a lot of coconut on each shrimp. Set the coated shrimp aside on a plate as you coat the remaining shrimp.

3. Add enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet on medium heat. Fry the coconut shrimp in batches - do not crowd them in the pan. I fried about 6-7 at a time. Flip after 2 minutes and fry the other side for 2 minutes or until golden brown. I like mine a little darker, so I fried each side for about 3 minutes.

4. Place the finished coconut shrimp on a plate lined with a paper towel as you fry the rest. Serve with your favorite sweet chili sauce or an orange chili sauce (which is 1 part Thai sweet chili sauce to 2 parts orange marmalade). 

5. Sprinkle with a little chopped cilantro (optional) and serve. Leftover coconut shrimp keeps well in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Fried coconut shrimp freezes well, up to 2 months. Reheat for 10 minutes in a 350F oven-- or until thawed and warm.

Coconut Shrimp

Egg Whites Muffins

Looking for a different snack idea? Try these buggers. They are simple & easy to make. What kind of veggies do you want? Throw them in there and cook.

Ingredients:

-3 eggs
-3 egg whites
-veggies (you can add whatever you like & make them different each time that you make 'em)
-seasoning (if you would like)
-sea salt & pepper (to taste)

Directions:

-Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
-Prep & cut your veggies
-Add your eggs to a bowl; whisk together. Now, is the time to add your seasoning if you desire.
-Spray with muffin pan w/olive oil spray
-Place a little bit of veggies & the bottom. Cover that w/ less than half way with the egg mixture.
-Bake for 25 minutes and ENJOY!

 

Double Digits

Can you believe it?

We've hit the double digit mark on the Ultimate Reset.

           

We are on day 11 and just counting down the days. 

Few things:

- we started the Detox phase. No animal based food. And this delish drink...NOT.

                  

It literally looks like brown water, but I promise it's not. I don't mind the taste honestly, BUT it's grainy and no matter how hard you shake it, it still settles. So drink it fast. 

- I'm getting frustrated. And the reason for that, because I did this last year and I know how I felt. I had way more energy, but defiantly feel better then before starting. I feel bloated right now, I don't feel "lighter" like I did in week one. But I'm basing that off of it's that TOTM. I guess I thought I would feel the same, but I just same to trust the process. 

- I'm a simple girl. I tried to get all fancy the first week and eat a variety of foods. But honestly if I found something I LOVED I have been sticking with it. 

           

- Sleep = deep sleep. I used to wake up  to everything and not be able to fall back asleep for a half an hour. Now I fall asleep  as soon as my head hits the pillow & if I wake up it's to move, but I go right back to sleep. 

- some days I feel FULL, others I need more. You don't go starving on the reset but, this time around there are days I feel hungry still. 

- sleepy time tea. Nothing special. It's just my comfort right before bed. It puts me in a calming state of mind. 

I can't say this experience a second time around has been awful...just not what I excepted. 

Have questions : JUST ASK!

Thanks for following my journey & thank you for all your support!!