Crispy Coconut Shrimp
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
422 kcal
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Cuisine
American
Crispy Coconut Shrimp
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The classic appetizer (or entrée) was hugely popular back in the 90s and 00s, but it's making a big comeback! There is so much to love! It comes together very quickly, so it's easy to serve just as guests are arriving! Be sure to serve with the Thai Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce!
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Ingredients
- vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter melted and slightly cooled
- 1 cup orange juice
- 3 cups sweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 lb extra-large shrimp peeled and deveined, (leave tails on, if desired).
- Thai sweet chili sauce for serving
Instructions
- Pour enough oil into a sturdy skillet (preferably cast iron) about halfway up (don't overfill!). Heat over medium heat until the oil reaches 335 to 350°F. See NOTES.
- Meanwhile, whisk together the flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Set aside.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together the eggs and melted butter. Stir in the orange juice. Stir the flour mixture into the wet mixture until just smooth.
- In a shallow bowl, platter, or pan, mix the coconut flakes and Panko.
- One by one, dip the shrimp into the batter and then press into the coconut mixture coated (if tails are still on, leave them still visible).
- Carefully add the breaded shrimp to the hot oil and fry until golden, flipping halfway through (about 4 minutes, total).
- Drain on a plate lined with paper towels. Repeat with remaining shrimp.
- Serve at once with dipping sauce.
Notes
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- If you don't have a thermometer, you can check the oil temperature by tossing a small piece of bread into the hot oil. If it browns in about 10 seconds, the oil is ready. If it browns very quickly, the oil is too hot. If it takes more than 15 seconds for the bread to brown, it's not hot enough.
- See the blog post for instructions on baking or air-frying the shrimp. Just a reminder, the shrimp won't be as crispy as when you fry them, but, they will still be delicious.
- The shrimp can be breaded for up to 1 hour before frying. We recommend serving the shrimp soon after they have been fried. They only take a matter of minutes, so just before your guests arrive, fry them. If you'd like, you can keep them warm on a baking rack on a baking sheet in a 250°F oven before serving.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
422kcal
(21%)
Carbohydrates
50g
(17%)
Protein
18g
(36%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
13g
(65%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
162mg
(54%)
Sodium
1035mg
(43%)
Potassium
389mg
(11%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
20g
(40%)
Vitamin A
368IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
21mg
(23%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 422 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 422kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 50g | 17% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 13g | 65% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 162mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 1035mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 389mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 368IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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