Description
Coconut shrimp is a delightful tropical dish that transports you to a sunny beach with every crispy bite. Coated in sweet coconut flakes and crunchy panko breadcrumbs, these golden-brown shrimp are perfect for parties or cozy dinners. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for something deliciously different.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- Oil for frying (about 1 cup)
Instructions
- Thaw the shrimp if frozen and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up a dredging station with three shallow dishes: one for seasoned flour, one for beaten eggs, and the last for a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and coconut flakes.
- Coat each shrimp in flour, dip in the egg mixture, then roll in the panko-coconut blend until fully covered.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry the coated shrimp for about 2-3 minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer fried shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels to absorb excess oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, season the flour with garlic powder or cayenne pepper. - You can substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for a different twist. - Serve with sweet chili sauce or mango salsa for dipping.