Sassy Summer Coconut Shrimp

You will LOVE this Citrus Habanero Olive Oil and White Coconut Balsamic Vinegar flavor explosion!

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Chef Veera turned us on to the delights of specialty olive oils and balsamic vinegars. None of that plain old red cider vinegar for us! So now, whenever we have the opportunity, we drop in on local olive oil shops.

On a narrow but lovely side street, the Olive the World Bistro, is a highlight in Tarpon Springs, FL. Half of the store carries assorted oils and vinegars while the other half serves beautiful salads, sandwiches, and desserts, all with the healthy and flavorful specialty oils and vinegars. The owner was friendly, and like all of these shop owners, ready to talk about the health benefits. She offered delectable samples of combinations that "just" work including today's recipe.

Sometimes you need a little kick in your meal. Sort of a wake me up for the tongue to get the evening going. This recipe blends fragrant white coconut, think summer and sun in a bottle, with the kick of citrus habanero. The white coconut can be blended with dark chocolate balsamic and poured over vanilla ice cream to create an at-home Mounds bar!! Or over Almond ice cream for, you guessed it, an Almond Joy.  

The citrus habanero has a faint lemony orange taste at first and then finishes with the heat. For the faint of heart, like my sister Dania, just a little kick is all she needs. For those of you bolder types who can't get their hot wings hot enough, use even more! It's up to you. If you add too much of the spiced habanero, just add more white coconut until it's perfect for you!