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Coconut shrimp piled high on a plate.

Easy Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Crunchy, succulent, and bursting with tropical flavor, easy coconut shrimp is a delightful treat that brings a taste of the islands right to your kitchen.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 16 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 352 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ⅓ cup All-purpose flour
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
  • 2 large Eggs, beaten
  • ¾ cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup Sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 pound large raw shrimp, Peeled and deveined with tails attached
  • 4 tbsp Vegetable oil

Instructions
 

  • First rinse and pat your shrimp dry. Next, you will need separate bowls or dredging plates. Combine flour, salt, pepper, and old bay in one. Beat the eggs in the second bowl. Combine Panko bread crumbs and coconut in the third dish or bowl.
  • Dip the shrimp into the flour, then the beaten eggs, and then dredge the shrimp into the coconut mixture, pressing down gently to adhere to the shrimp. Make sure you have a lot of coconut coating on each shrimp. Set the coated shrimp aside on a plate as you coat the remaining shrimp.
  • Add just enough oil to cover the bottom of a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the coconut shrimp in batches 7-8 at a time. Do not crowd them in the pan. Flip, using tongs, after 2 minutes and fry the other side for 2–3 minutes until golden brown. Be careful to watch the shrimp when cooking. The coconut can easily burn.
  • Place the finished coconut shrimp on a plate lined with paper towel as you fry the remaining shrimp. Serve with dipping sauce of choice.
  • Store any leftover shrimp in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat the shrimp in the oven or air-fryer to maintain the crispy coating.

Notes

Tip: I like to process the coconut in my food processor to get a smaller "crumb", but it isn't necessary. I just find it works better for coating the shrimp.

Nutrition

Serving: 5gCalories: 352kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 6gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 9gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 93mgSodium: 468mgPotassium: 147mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 136IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 2mg
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