Coconut Shrimp – This easy coconut shrimp is a crowd pleaser that is crispy, crunchy and golden on the outside with juicy shrimp from the inside served with your favorite dipping sauce.
Coconut Shrimp – The Essential Ingredients
Shrimp: Get large or jumbo shrimp; they’re easier to handle and have that perfect meaty bite. Always buy them raw, peeled, and deveined to save yourself some prep work.
Coconut: Sweetened, shredded coconut is the star of the show. Look for big flakes for optimal texture.
Panko breadcrumbs: These Japanese-style breadcrumbs create the ultimate crispy coating.
Flour, eggs, spices: The basics for our dredging station. A little garlic powder and cayenne pepper (optional!) add a flavor kick.
Oil for frying: Choose a neutral oil with a high smoke point like canola or vegetable oil.
Crispy Coconut Shrimp – The Simple Technique
Set up your dredging station: Three shallow bowls – one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with the coconut-panko mix.
Coat those shrimp: It’s like a little shrimp spa day! Dip each shrimp in flour, then egg, then generously coat those babies in the coconut mixture.
Fry to golden perfection: Heat your oil in a skillet, then fry the shrimp in batches until they’re a beautiful deep golden brown – about 2-3 minutes per side.
Best Coconut Shrimp – Recipe FAQs
Can I bake coconut shrimp instead?
Absolutely! Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C), place coated shrimp on a baking sheet, and bake for 10-12 minutes, flipping halfway.
Gluten-free option?
Swap regular flour for gluten-free all-purpose flour and replace panko with gluten-free breadcrumbs.
How do I make the perfect dipping sauce?
My go-to is a blend of sweet chili sauce, orange marmalade, and a touch of lime juice. Sweet, tangy, and totally addictive!
Coconut Shrimp – Best Tips
- Pat your shrimp dry: This helps the coating stick better.
- Don’t overcrowd the pan: Frying in batches keeps the oil temperature hot for maximum crispiness.
- Fresh or frozen shrimp? Both work! If using frozen, thaw completely and pat dry before coating.
Flavor Variations
- Add more cayenne to the flour or a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to the coconut mix.
- Mix a little grated lime zest into the coconut mixture.
- Substitute some of the panko for curry powder.
How to Serve Your Coconut Shrimp?
Classic appetizer: With that irresistible dipping sauce, of course!
Tacos: Pile them onto small tortillas with mango salsa and shredded cabbage.
Over rice or noodles: Drizzle with extra sauce for a satisfying main dish.
Coconut Shrimp (Crispy Fried)
This easy coconut shrimp is a crowd pleaser that is crispy, crunchy and golden on the outside with juicy shrimp from the inside served with your favorite dipping sauce.
Ingredients
For the coconut shrimp:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails intact
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/2 cups shredded coconut, sweetened
- 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil or coconut oil
For the dipping sauce:
- 1/4 cup Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1/4 cup orange, apricot or peach jam
Instructions
- Thoroughly wash the shrimp and pat dry pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up dredging station - Take 3 shallow bowls. In the first bowl, combine flour, garlic powder and salt.
- Second one with beaten eggs. In the third bowl, add coconut flakes and panko bread crumbs. Combine well.
- Firstly dredge shrimp into the flour mixture, then dip in beaten egg and into the panko mixture. Transfer to a plate and repeat for the remaining shrimp.
- Heat a large pan over medium heat. Add oil, once hot, add the shrimp and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side or until crispy golden brown and cooked through.
- Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. Fry the shrimps in batches.
- Make the sauce - In a small mixing bowl, combine the Thai sweet chili sauce with orange or apricot jam.
- Squeeze fresh lime juice on the top of the crsipy shimps and enjoy immediately with the dipping sauce.
Nutrition Information
Yield
6Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 345Total Fat 14gSaturated Fat 9gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 4gCholesterol 222mgSodium 1064mgCarbohydrates 33gFiber 3gSugar 17gProtein 22g
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