Coconut Shrimp
User Reviews
5.0
123 reviews
Excellent
-
Prep Time
15 mins
-
Cook Time
15 mins
-
Total Time
30 mins
-
Servings
4
-
Calories
329 kcal
-
Course
Main Course, Appetizer
-
Cuisine
American
Coconut Shrimp
Report
Sweet Coconut Shrimp are battered and coated in coconut, then baked until golden brown!
Share:
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled & deveined
- ½ cup cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- cooking spray
Add to Shopping List
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- In a small bowl, combine cornstarch, salt, and cayenne pepper. In a separate bowl, whisk the egg until well beaten.
- In a food processor or blender, pulse the coconut or chop it with a knife to break it up. You don't want it too fine, just broken up a little bit.
- Combine the chopped coconut with the bread crumbs.
- Dip each shrimp in the cornstarch mixture, shaking off excess. Dip into the beaten egg, then coat with the coconut and breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Place the shrimp on a parchment-lined baking sheet and spray with cooking spray.
- Bake for 8 minutes, flip the shrimp over and bake for 5 to 10 minutes more or until cooked and crispy. Broil for 1 minute if desired.
- Serve warm with sweet chili dip (recipe below).
Notes
- Homemade Dipping Sauce: Melt 1/2 cup apricot jam or orange marmalade in a small pan. Whisk in 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard and 1 teaspoon Sambal Oelek or Sriracha.
- Air Fry: Cook at 400°F for 7-9 minutes, flipping over after 4 minutes.
- Deep fry: Preheat oil to 375°F. Fry shrimp in small batches for 3-4 minutes or until golden and cooked through. Drain on paper towel and season to taste.
- Cooking time is for large shrimp, adjust cooking time for other sizes.
- Spray the shrimp very well with cooking spray for a crispy exterior.
- Be sure to shake off any excess cornstarch, you just want a light dusting. Cornstarch can be replaced with all-purpose flour.
- You can use sweetener or unsweetened coconut flakes, we prefer sweetened.
- Coconut shrimp cook fast; check them early to ensure they don't overcook.
Nutrition Information
Show Details
Calories
329
(16%)
Carbohydrates
38g
(13%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
225mg
(75%)
Sodium
1136mg
(47%)
Potassium
266mg
(8%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
9g
(18%)
Vitamin A
349IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
104mg
(10%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 329 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 329 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 225mg | 75% |
| Sodium | 1136mg | 47% |
| Potassium | 266mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 349IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 104mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Genuine Reviews
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5.0
123 reviews
Excellent
Other Recipes
You'll Also Love
