Now you can make Coconut Shrimp at home! This recipe for crispy coconut shrimp makes a delicious appetizer OR main dish!
Author: Liz Fourez
Recipe type: Main, Appetizer
Serves: 4
INGREDIENTS
1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
½ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
2 large eggs, beaten
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
1 cup shredded coconut, sweetened
vegetable or canola oil for frying
sweet chili sauce for dipping (optional)
INSTRUCTIONS
Heat oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add enough oil to fill the skillet about ½" from the bottom. In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Place 2 beaten eggs in a second shallow dish. In a third shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut.
Dredge the shrimp in flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, then coat in the panko/coconut mixture. Press the coconut onto the shrimp to get a nice, thick coating. Carefully drop the shrimp into the hot oil and fry 2-3 minutes on each side, until the shrimp is cooked through and the breading is golden brown and crispy. Transfer shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain and serve immediately with sweet chili sauce for dipping, if desired.
Recipe by Love Grows Wild at https://lovegrowswild.com/2014/07/coconut-shrimp/