Coconut Shrimp

Coconut Shrimp is a popular appetizer featuring shrimp that are coated with a sweet and crunchy layer of panko bread crumbs and shredded sweetened coconut before being fried.

Coconut Shrimp recipe

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Coconut Shrimp

Coconut Shrimp is a popular appetizer featuring shrimp that are coated with a sweet and crunchy layer of panko bread crumbs and shredded sweetened coconut before being fried.

  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 31 to 40 shrimp
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Coconut Shrimp

1/3 cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour (spooned and leveled)
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
3/4 cup Panko breadcrumbs
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
3 to 4 tablespoons coconut oil

Piña Colada Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup coconut cream
1/4 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon shredded toasted coconut (optional)
A splash of rum extract (optional, for extra flavor)

Marmalade Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 teaspoons mustard
1 teaspoon prepared horseradish (not creamy)
Dash salt
Honey to taste

Peach or Apricot Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup peach or apricot preserves
1/2 teaspoon grated lime peel
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
Chopped cilantro (optional garnish)

Pineapple Ginger Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water
1 tablespoon honey

Coconut Curry Dipping Sauce

1 cup coconut milk
1 tablespoon red curry paste
1 teaspoon lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
Salt, to taste

Mango Lime Dipping Sauce

1/2 cup pureed mango
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon honey
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Coconut Shrimp

  1. Combine flour, salt and pepper in a medium bowl.
  2. Beat the eggs in another medium bowl.
  3. Combine Panko bread crumbs n a third bowl.
  4. Dip the shrimp into the flour, then the eggs, and then dredge the shrimp in the coconut mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Each shrimp needs a lot of coconut. Set shrimp aside on a plate as you coat the remaining shrimp.
  5. Refrigerate prepared shrimp for at least 30 minutes before frying.
  6. Add enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium heat. Fry 7 to 8 shrimp at a time—do not crowd them in the pan. Flip after 2 1/2 minutes and fry the other side for 2 1/2 minutes or until golden brown..
  7. Place the finished coconut shrimp on a plate lined with a paper towel as you fry the rest.
  8. Choose your dipping sauce and mix the ingredients together.
  9. Cover and store leftover shrimp in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Sauces

  1. Choose the sauce desired, then simply whisk all the ingredients together.
  2. Refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

 

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