Coconut Shrimp Recipe
Delicious and crispy coconut shrimp recipe that is perfect for a quick and easy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
For the Shrimp:
- 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined, tail on or off)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
For the Coating:
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
For Frying:
- 1 cup vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare the Coating: In a medium bowl, mix flour, corn starch, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Set aside.
- Set Up Coating Station: Place beaten eggs in a bowl. In another bowl, mix coconut flakes and panko breadcrumbs.
- Coat the Shrimp: Dredge shrimp in flour mixture, then egg, and finally in the coconut-panko mixture.
- Fry the Shrimp: Heat oil in a pot to 375°F. Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per batch.
- Drain and Serve: Remove shrimp from oil, drain on paper towels, and serve hot.
Notes
- Make sure the oil is hot enough before frying to ensure a crispy coating.
- Do not overcrowd the shrimp in the oil to prevent them from sticking together.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 701mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 187mg
Keywords: Coconut Shrimp, Fried Shrimp, Seafood Recipe
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