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Crispy Baked Coconut Shrimp
Crispy baked coconut shrimp is super easy to make and is a perfect healthy appetizer. Large plump shrimp, coconut, panko breadcrumbs, and seasonings go beautifully together to create this simple shrimp recipe!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 5 servings
Calories: 306 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp about 25, peeled (tails on or off)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup flaked unsweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- salt (to taste)
- pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 425F Grease a cookie sheet with oil; set aside.
- Beat eggs in a small bowl and set aside. Combine breadcrumbs and coconut in another bowl and set aside. Lastly, combine flour and spices in a 3rd bowl.
- Dip shrimp in small batches in the flour mixture then the egg mixture (letting the excess drip off the shrimp) and then coat in the coconut/breadcrumb mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Place the shrimp on the baking sheet in a single layer. Lightly spray with nonstick spray or drizzle with oil. Bake until the shrimp are golden on the outside and opaque in the center, about 10 minutes.
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Nutrition Information
Serving
1serving
Calories
306kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Cholesterol
313mg
(104%)
Sodium
788mg
(33%)
Potassium
221mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
221IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
4mg
(4%)
Calcium
160mg
(16%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 5servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 306
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 306kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 313mg | 104% |
| Sodium | 788mg | 33% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 221IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 160mg | 16% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.