Description
Crispy Coconut Shrimp is a tropical appetizer or main dish that’s sweet, savory, and ready in under 30 minutes. Juicy shrimp are coated in shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs for the perfect crunch. This easy coconut shrimp recipe is a crowd-pleaser and perfect for weeknight dinners, parties, or seafood lovers looking for a flavor escape.
Ingredients
1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 cup vegetable oil (for frying)
Instructions
1. Set up three shallow bowls: one with flour, salt, and pepper; one with beaten eggs; one with panko and coconut mixed.
2. Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in egg, and coat thoroughly in the panko-coconut mixture.
3. In a skillet, heat 1/2 inch of vegetable oil over medium heat. Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side or until golden and crispy.
4. Transfer shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
5. Serve immediately with sweet chili sauce, mango salsa, or your favorite dip.
Notes
These are best served fresh while the coating is hot and crispy.
Don’t overcrowd the pan while frying—work in batches for best results.
You can prep the breaded shrimp ahead and chill for 1–2 hours before frying.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg