5 from 3 votes
Coconut Shrimp
Savory and sweet with a fulfilling crunch, this Coconut Shrimp is the perfect appetizer for any occasion.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings:
4
servings
Calories:
392 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 egg beaten, large
- 1 cup coconut unsweetened, shredded
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 pound Shrimp peeled and deveined with tails attached, large
- vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare three bowls for the breading process: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each shrimp in the flour, then dip into the egg, then coat with the coconut panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Place the breaded shrimp on a plate.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
392kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
22g
(44%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
15g
(75%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
(24%)
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
0.05g
(3%)
Cholesterol
225mg
(75%)
Sodium
1028mg
(43%)
Potassium
318mg
(7%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
324IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
0.3mg
(0%)
Calcium
96mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 392
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 392kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 22g | 44% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
| Cholesterol | 225mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 1028mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 318mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 324IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 96mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.