Coconut-Crusted Shrimp
Coconut-Crusted Shrimp is a delightful dish that transports your taste buds to a tropical paradise. With juicy shrimp enveloped in a crunchy coconut coating, every bite is a burst of flavor and texture. Perfect for casual dinners or special occasions, this recipe is simple enough for novice cooks yet impressive enough to wow guests. Serve with a zesty lime or your favorite dipping sauce, and watch as everyone reaches for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup cooking oil (canola or vegetable)
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: Gather all ingredients and set them out.
- Prep the shrimp: Peel, devein, rinse under cold water, and pat dry.
- Set up the breading station: In three shallow dishes, place flour mixed with salt and pepper in one, beaten eggs in another, and coconut flakes in the last.
- Bread the shrimp: Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip into the egg wash, then roll in coconut flakes until fully coated.
- Fry the shrimp: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in batches without overcrowding; fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: For added flavor, mix lime zest into the coconut flakes before coating the shrimp. Experiment with different dipping sauces like sweet chili or mango salsa for variety.