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Breaded Coconut Shrimp

Crispy Breaded Coconut Shrimp for a Tropical Delight

This breaded coconut shrimp recipe combines sweet coconut and perfectly fried shrimp for a quick, impressive dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 shrimp
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Tropical
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp Fresh, peeled and deveined
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Coating
  • 1 cup Flour For coating
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten
  • 1 cup Shredded Sweetened Coconut
  • 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs
For Frying
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil For frying, heated to 350°F (175°C)

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • Shallow Bowls
  • Slotted Spoon
  • baking sheet

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Prep Shrimp: Rinse the large shrimp under cold water, pat them dry with paper towels.
  2. Make Coatings: In three shallow bowls, combine flour, salt, and black pepper in the first bowl. Beat eggs in the second bowl. Mix coconut and panko breadcrumbs in the third bowl.
  3. Heat Oil: In a skillet, heat 1 inch of vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
  4. Bread Shrimp: Dredge each shrimp in flour, then dip in eggs, and coat with coconut and panko mixture.
  5. Fry: Fry the breaded shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
  6. Drain: Remove the fried shrimp and let them drain on paper towels.
  7. Serve: Garnish and serve with your preferred dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 4shrimpCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For the best texture, reheat frozen shrimp in the oven. Experiment with various dipping sauces to enhance the flavors.

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