Description
Crispy coconut shrimp is a delightful dish that combines the crunch of golden coconut with the sweetness of succulent shrimp. Perfect for any occasion, this recipe is easy to make and sure to impress your guests. Serve it as an appetizer or main course alongside a vibrant dipping sauce for an irresistible treat that transports you to tropical shores with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup sweetened or unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your dredging station: Place flour seasoned with salt and pepper in one shallow bowl, beaten eggs in another, and coconut flakes in a third.
- Coat each shrimp by dipping it first into the flour, then into the egg wash, and finally rolling it in the coconut flakes until well-coated.
- In a large skillet, heat about half an inch of vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering (about 350?F).
- Fry the coated shrimp in batches for about 2 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove from oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to keep them crispy.
- Serve warm with a dipping sauce like sweet chili or mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (113g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 370mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 180mg