Coconut Shrimp Recipe
This Coconut shrimp is a tasty dish where shrimp are coated in a crispy mixture of shredded coconut and breadcrumbs, then fried or baked until golden. The shrimp have a crunchy, sweet flavor from the coconut, and served with a dipping sauce like sweet chili or pineapple sauce. It's an easy and quick recipe perfect for appetizers or a fun dinner!
Equipment
- 1 Frying Pan
- 1 Knife
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Large Shrimp Peeled And Deveined
- 1/2 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/2 Tsp Salt
- 1/2 Tsp Pepper
- 2 Large Eggs Beaten
- 3/4 Cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut
- 3/4 Cup Panko Breadcrumbs
- Coconut Oil ( For Frying )
- 1/2 Cup Orange Marmalade
- 1 Tbsp Dijon Mustard
- 1 Tbsp Honey
- 1 Tsp Lemon Juice
Instructions
- Thaw your Shrimps and pat them dry with paper towel and seasoned with salt, pepper and Paprika.
- Take a bowl, add the flour, salt and pepper. In an another bowl, beat the eggs and In third bowl, mix the Shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat the shrimps with flour mixture then dip it into the egg mixture and coat it completely. And roll in the coconut/panko mixture. Press it gently to stick the coating.
- Heat the oil in frying pan over medium heat about 350°F . Make sure to fry in batches for 2- 3 minutes per side until it becomes golden brown and crispy.
- Place the cooked shrimp on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve with a dipping sauce like sweet chili sauce or homemade pineapple sauce.
Notes
1) Marinate the shrimp for 15–30 minutes in a mixture of lime juice, garlic, and a touch of chili powder before breading. This adds more depth of flavor to the shrimp.
2) Adding a tablespoon of cornstarch to your flour mixture can help give the shrimp a light, crisp texture when frying.