Description
Transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise with Easy Coconut Shrimp! This dish features juicy shrimp coated in a crunchy coconut and panko breadcrumb mix, perfectly fried to golden perfection. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, it’s a delightful combination of sweetness and crunch that will leave you and your guests craving more. Ideal for casual gatherings or cozy nights at home, this recipe is as simple to make as it is delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp (deveined, peeled)
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Pat shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one combining panko breadcrumbs and coconut flakes.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in eggs, then coat well with the panko-coconut mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown, around 3-4 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 130mg