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Coconut Shrimp with the Best Dipping Sauce

The Best Coconut shrimp coated in plenty of coconut flakes for superior crunch and subtle tropical flavor. Do not skip the super simple (2 ingredient) coconut shrimp sauce! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 as an appetizer
Calories: 316 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Ingredients for Coconut Shrimp:
  • 1 lb large shrimp 21-25 count, peeled and deveined with tails left on
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 large eggs beaten with a fork
  • 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut *
  • 1/2 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • light olive oil or vegetable oil or coconut oil
  • 1 lime cut into wedges, to serve
Ingredients for Shrimp Dipping Sauce:
  • 1/4 cup Sweet chili sauce
  • 1/4 cup apricot preserves or apricot fruit spread

Instructions

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  1. Rinse shrimp in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Set up 3 shallow bowls. In the first, stir together 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp salt. In the second, beat 2 eggs with a fork. In the third, combine 1 1/2 cups coconut flakes and 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs.
  3. Dredge shrimp in flour, then dip in beaten egg and finally dip in crumb mixture using your hands to press the coconut crumb mixture onto your shrimp. Transfer to a platter and repeat with remaining shrimp. Once all shrimp are breaded, either sauté right away or refrigerate for later. 
  4. To sautee: place a large pan over medium heat and add enough oil to generously cover the bottom (1/4" deep). Once oil is hot (350˚F), add shrimp and sauté 2 minutes per side until golden brown and shrimp is pink and cooked through. Cook in batches and don’t overcrowd the pan. Use tongs to transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
  5. Stir together 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce with 1/4 cup apricot preserves. Serve shrimp with dipping sauce and squeeze fresh lime juice over finished shrimp before serving if desired. 

Notes

  • * I used Baker's brand "angel flake coconut sweetened" located in the baking section

Nutrition Information

Calories 316kcal (16%) Carbs 25g Protein 19g (38%) Fat 15g (23%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 245mg (82%) Sodium 1004mg (42%) Potassium 177mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 15g (30%) Vitamin A 80IU (2%) Vitamin C 6.5mg (7%) Calcium 134mg (13%) Iron 2.8mg (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6as an appetizer

Amount Per Serving

Calories 316

% Daily Value*

Calories 316kcal 16%
Carbs 25g
Protein 19g 38%
Fat 15g 23%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 245mg 82%
Sodium 1004mg 42%
Potassium 177mg 4%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 15g 30%
Vitamin A 80IU 2%
Vitamin C 6.5mg 7%
Calcium 134mg 13%
Iron 2.8mg 16%

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