Description
Crispy coconut shrimp delight brings tropical flavors from Caribbean islands to dinner tables with golden-brown crunch. Succulent shrimp coated in sweet coconut breading offer perfect balance of texture and taste for quick weekend meals you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (454 g) raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
- ¾ cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- 3–4 tbsps vegetable oil, coconut oil, or olive oil
- 6 tbsps orange, peach, or apricot jam or preserves
- 3 tbsps Thai chili sauce
- 1 tbsp finely chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Coating Station: Arrange three mixing bowls for an efficient breading workflow, positioning flour, egg, and coconut-Panko mixture strategically.
- Season Flour Mixture: Whisk flour with salt and pepper, ensuring even distribution of seasonings throughout the coating base.
- Egg Preparation: Thoroughly beat eggs until smooth, creating a uniform binding agent for the shrimp coating.
- Create Crispy Coating: Combine Panko bread crumbs with shredded coconut, mixing to develop a textured, flavorful exterior layer.
- Coat Shrimp: Dredge each shrimp through flour, then dip in beaten eggs, and finally roll in coconut-Panko mixture, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Preheat Cooking Surface: Heat neutral oil in a large skillet to medium temperature, establishing an optimal frying environment with consistent heat distribution.
- Fry Shrimp: Carefully add shrimp in small batches, cooking for approximately two minutes per side until achieving a rich golden-brown color and crispy texture.
- Prepare Dipping Sauce: Blend Thai chili sauce with selected jam, creating a harmonious and complementary flavor profile.
- Finish and Serve: Drain shrimp on paper towels to remove excess oil, then plate immediately with the prepared dipping sauce, ensuring maximum crispiness and flavor enjoyment.
Notes
- Prepare Coating Station Efficiently: Organize three bowls strategically to streamline the breading process and ensure even, consistent coating on each shrimp.
- Master Coconut Crunch Technique: Press Panko-coconut mixture firmly onto shrimp to create a robust, extra-crispy exterior that locks in flavor and texture.
- Manage Oil Temperature Carefully: Maintain medium heat to prevent burning and achieve a perfectly golden, crisp coating without greasy residue.
- Optimize Sauce Pairing: Choose complementary sauces like Thai chili or sweet-tangy jam blends to elevate the shrimp’s tropical flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 530 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 19 g
- Cholesterol: 160 mg