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Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp

These Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp are crisp, golden and delicious served a sweet and spicy apricot dipping sauce. Set these out on a platter in front of some hungry guests and I guarantee they will disappear!!

Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 1615 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb 24 large raw shrimp, peeled and deviened (weight after peeled)
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves (you can use sugar free if you wish)
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup + 1 tbsp panko crumbs (or gluten-free panko)
  • 3/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
  • 2 tbsp all purpose or gluten-free flour (you will only use 1 tbsp)
  • 1 large egg
  • pinch salt
  • non-stick spray (I used my misto)

Instructions

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  1. For the sauce, combine all the ingredients and place in a small bowl.
  2. For the sauce, combine all the ingredients and place in a small bowl.
  3. Preheat oven to 425°F. Spray a non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray.
  4. Preheat air fryer to 375°F. Spray a non-stick baking sheet with cooking spray.
  5. Combine coconut flakes, panko crumbs and salt in a bowl.
  6. Combine coconut flakes, panko crumbs and salt in a bowl.
  7. Place the flour on a small dish. Whisk egg in another bowl.
  8. Place the flour on a small dish. Whisk egg in another bowl.
  9. Lightly season shrimp with salt. Dip the shrimp in the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg, then in the coconut crumb mixture.
  10. Lightly season shrimp with salt. Dip the shrimp in the flour, shaking off excess, then into the egg, then in the coconut crumb mixture.
  11. Lay shrimp on the cookie sheet then spray the top of the shrimp with more cooking spray; bake in the middle rack for about 10 minutes. Turn shrimp over then cook another 6-7 minutes or until cooked though. Remove from oven and serve with dipping sauce.
  12. Lay shrimp on the cookie sheet then spray both sides of the shrimp with more cooking spray.
  13. Spray the air fryer basket and cook the shrimp, in 2 batches, 4 minutes on one side, turn cook 2 minutes (6 min total). Repeat with the remaining shrimp. Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 3shrimp, 1 tbsp sauce Calories 161.5kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 22g (7%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 3.5g (5%) Sodium 164mg (7%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15.5g (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 1615

% Daily Value*

Serving 3shrimp, 1 tbsp sauce
Calories 161.5kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 22g 7%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 3.5g 5%
Sodium 164mg 7%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 15.5g 31%

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