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A plate of golden-brown crispy coconut shrimp, a delicious shrimp recipe idea for busy weeknights.

Coconut Shrimp

This recipe offers a quick and flavorful way to prepare shrimp, perfect for busy weeknights. The combination of coconut and breadcrumbs creates a delightful crispy coating.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Draining Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 911
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coating
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt plus more, to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper plus more, to taste
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup bread crumbs
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound raw, peeled and deveined shrimp tails on
For Frying
  • 1 cup vegetable oil
Optional Garnish
  • 1/4 cup minced cilantro for serving

Equipment

  • 3 large bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • large, wide-rimmed pan
  • plate lined with paper towels

Method
 

  1. Arrange the coating components in 3 large bowls: flour, baking powder, ½ tsp salt and ¼ tsp pepper in one; whisked eggs and a pinch of salt and pepper in another; and bread crumbs and shredded coconut in another, with a final pinch of salt and pepper.
  2. Dip the shrimp into the flour mixture; then dip into the egg, allowing the excess to drip off; finally, dredge in the coconut and bread crumbs, pressing gently to ensure the shrimps are fully coated. Set shrimp aside on a baking sheet while you prep the oil.
  3. Fill a large, wide-rimmed pan with 2-3 inches of oil. Set the pan to medium-high heat and wait until oil is sufficiently heated through.
  4. Working in batches, fry a few coconut shrimp pieces at a time, for 2-3 minutes on each side until they're cooked through. Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels to drain some of the oil.
  5. Serve coconut shrimp with sweet chili dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Calories: 911kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 24.8gFat: 74.5gSaturated Fat: 17.1gCholesterol: 222.9mgSodium: 969mgFiber: 5.1gSugar: 3.4g

Notes

For an extra touch of freshness, you can garnish with minced cilantro before serving.

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