Description
Coconut Shrimp with Orange is a crispy, golden shrimp dinner made with tender shrimp, shredded coconut, and a bright homemade orange sauce. This easy coconut shrimp recipe delivers the perfect balance of crunchy texture, sweet citrus flavor, and savory seafood goodness, making it ideal for appetizers, party platters, or a quick tropical-style dinner.
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 tablespoon water
3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3/4 cup orange juice
1 tablespoon orange zest
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
vegetable oil for frying
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or sliced green onion for garnish
Instructions
1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
2. Place the flour in one shallow bowl. In a second bowl, whisk the eggs with the water. In a third bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut.
3. Dredge each shrimp in the flour, then dip it into the egg mixture, then coat it well in the coconut and panko mixture.
4. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Transfer to a paper towel lined plate.
5. In a small saucepan, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, honey, soy sauce, and rice vinegar. Stir the cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water in a small bowl, then add it to the saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the sauce thickens.
6. Serve the shrimp hot with the orange sauce on the side or drizzled over the top. Garnish with parsley or green onion before serving.
Notes
Use large shrimp for the best texture and easier coating.
Do not overcrowd the pan while frying or the shrimp may lose their crisp finish.
Serve immediately for the crunchiest coconut coating and freshest flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 760mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 220mg