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Coconut Shrimp

Succulent shrimp battered with a golden crunchy panko and coconut shell, these delicious Baked Coconut Shrimp could easily become your family’s favorite finger food. Don’t forget the Thai chili sauce for dipping!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 219 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Shrimp (22 medium/large shrimp; peeled and deveined)
  • 1 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (plain flour)
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 2 large eggs (50 g each w/o shell)
  • Sweet chili sauce (to serve; for my homemade recipe, click here)
  • 3 sprigs cilantro (coriander) (optional)

Instructions

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  1. Gather all the ingredients. Adjust an oven rack to the middle position and preheat the oven to 400ºF (200ºC). For a convection oven, reduce cooking temperature by 25ºF (15ºC). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Combine the panko and oil in a frying pan. Gently stir or shake the pan to toast over medium heat until golden brown (about 2 minutes).
  3. When the panko is evenly toasted and golden, transfer it to a shallow dish and allow it to cool.
  4. Add the shredded coconut to the toasted panko and mix together.
  5. Add paprika to the flour and mix together.
  6. Whisk eggs in a shallow bowl until foamy.
  7. Sprinkle salt and pepper on the shrimp.
  8. Dredge each shrimp in the flour to coat completely, patting off the excess flour. Then dip into the beaten egg.
  9. Finally, coat the shrimp with the toasted panko/coconut mixture. Press the panko and coconut flake mixture on the shrimp to ensure they adhere. Place shrimp in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
  10. Bake at 400ºF (200ºC) until the coconut is golden and the shrimp are cooked through, about 15 to 17 minutes Flip once while baking. Add chopped cilantro to the sweet chili sauce and serve with the coconut shrimp.
To Store
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  1. You can keep the leftovers in an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2-3 days and in the freezer for a month.

Nutrition Information

Calories 219kcal (11%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 93mg (31%) Sodium 155mg (6%) Potassium 137mg (4%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 8g (16%) Vitamin A 420IU (8%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 39mg (4%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 219

% Daily Value*

Calories 219kcal 11%
Carbohydrates 24g 8%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Trans Fat 1g 50%
Cholesterol 93mg 31%
Sodium 155mg 6%
Potassium 137mg 3%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 8g 16%
Vitamin A 420IU 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 39mg 4%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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