Description
Crispy coconut shrimp paired with a tangy dipping sauce, perfect for a fun snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
- Shrimp (large or extra large), peeled and deveined, tails on
- All purpose flour
- Eggs
- Shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- Panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper
- Garlic powder or paprika (optional)
- Oil for frying or cooking spray
- Mayo (or Greek yogurt)
- Sweet chili sauce
- Lime juice
- Honey or sugar (optional)
- Sriracha or hot sauce (optional)
Instructions
- Pat the shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, salt, and garlic powder; another with beaten eggs; and the last with shredded coconut and panko.
- Coat each shrimp in flour, then egg, and finally press into the coconut panko mix.
- Place coated shrimp on a tray while you finish the batch.
- Choose your cooking method: fry, bake, or air fry.
- While they cook, stir together the sauce ingredients.
Notes
Dry shrimp helps the coating stick for a better crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying, Baking or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American