Description
Coconut shrimp is a tropical delight that combines crispy coconut and juicy shrimp, delivering a burst of flavor in every bite. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights, this simple recipe is sure to impress your guests. With its golden-brown coating and customizable options, you can enjoy this dish as an appetizer or main course. Serve it with sweet chili sauce for the ultimate experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- Set up three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for coconut mixed with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in egg, then coat with coconut.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 180mg