Fried Coconut Shrimp
This fried coconut shrimp is coated in panko and sweetened coconut, then pan-fried until golden and crispy.
Ingredients
Coconut Shrimp
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 2 large eggs
- ¾ cup panko crumbs , plain
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 pound large raw shrimp , peeled and deveined with tail on, see NOTES below if using frozen
- 5-6 tablespoons canola oil
Sauce
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce
- 1 ½ teaspoons lime juice
Instructions
Coconut Shrimp
- Prepare: You will need 3 shallow dishes for coating the shrimp. In the first, mix 1/3 cup flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger. In the second dish, whisk the 2 large eggs. In the third dish, stir together the 3/4 cups Panko and 1 cup coconut.
- Coat the shrimp: First, dip the shrimp into the flour mixture. Next, dip it into the eggs, and then cover the shrimp in the Panko/coconut mixture. Press the coconut mixture gently onto the shrimp to try to get as much as much as possible to stick to the shrimp. Set onto a plate and continue with all remaining shrimp. Place the plate of shrimp in the refrigerator while heating the oil to cook.
- Fry shrimp in oil: Heat 5-6 Tablespoons of canola oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the shrimp to the oil and fry for 1 ½-2 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. This will take 2-3 batches. Drain the cooked shrimp on a plate lined with paper towels.
Sauce
- Whisk sauce ingredients: In a small mixing bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 1/2 Tablespoons Thai sweet chili sauce, and 1 1/2 teaspoons lime juice. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
*If using frozen shrimp, make sure it is thawed and patted dry before coating.
Store: While best eaten immediately, you can keep them stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge. Reheat them in the oven or air fryer until heated through and crispy.
Nutrition
Calories: 667kcal, Carbohydrates: 32g, Protein: 22g, Fat: 50g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 18g, Monounsaturated Fat: 17g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 236mg, Sodium: 1347mg, Potassium: 283mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 14g, Vitamin A: 344IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 103mg, Iron: 2mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
