Ingredients

  • 2 lbs prawns (10-12 count per pound) or 1 large shrimp, peeled and deveined (10-12 count per pound)
  • 1 12 cups raw unsalted macadamia nuts
  • 1 12 cups panko breadcrumbs or 1 12 cups other dry breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon murray river australian pink salt or 1 teaspoon other finishing salt
  • 1 teaspoon coarsely ground fresh black pepper
  • 34 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 2 cups pineapple juice
  • 2 cups unsweetened dried shredded coconut
  • 12 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 12 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 1 tablespoon ground ginger
  • 12 tablespoon red pepper flakes
  • 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Method

  • Preheat oven to 450F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • To make the coconut chutney, bring pineapple juice to a boil in a small saucepan.
  • Remove from heat and stir in coconut, cumin, coriander, ginger and red pepper flakes.
  • Cover and let rest for 20 minutes to allow coconut to absorb liquid.
  • Stir in cilantro.
  • Set aside until ready to serve.
  • Rinse prawns and pat dry.
  • Pulse macadamia nuts in a food processor until finely ground.
  • Transfer nuts to a medium bowl and combine with panko, salt and pepper.
  • Spread flour in a shallow plate and pour eggs into a shallow plate.
  • Holding a prawn by the tail, dip in flour and shake off excess.
  • Next, dip floured prawn in egg.
  • Finally dip prawn in nut mixture, pressing to coat evenly.
  • Place prawns on baking sheet and bake until crisp and lightly browned, 6 to 10 minutes.
  • Alternatively, shallow pan-fry in canola oil for 1 to 2 minutes per side.
  • Serve hot with coconut chutney.