Description
Crispy coconut shrimp delight brings tropical paradise right to dinner tables with golden-crusted seafood perfection. Crunchy panko and sweet coconut create an irresistible coating that delivers restaurant-quality flavor home cooks can easily master.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
Coating Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup all-purpose flour or whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- ¾ cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
Cooking and Sauce Ingredients:
- 3–4 tablespoons vegetable oil, coconut oil, or olive oil
- 3 tablespoons Thai chili sauce
- 6 tablespoons orange, peach, or apricot jam or preserves
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped cilantro (optional)
Instructions
- Create a strategic coating station using three medium mixing vessels, optimizing the crispy shrimp preparation workflow.
- Combine flour with salt and pepper in the initial bowl, whisking to distribute seasonings evenly.
- Crack and thoroughly beat eggs in the second vessel, ensuring a smooth liquid consistency for optimal adherence.
- Blend Panko bread crumbs with shredded coconut in the third bowl, creating a textured and flavorful exterior coating.
- Meticulously dredge each shrimp through the flour mixture, guaranteeing complete and uniform coverage.
- Immerse the flour-coated shrimp into beaten eggs, allowing excess to drip away for precise coating.
- Roll the egg-dipped shrimp through the coconut-Panko mixture, pressing gently to secure a robust, crispy exterior.
- Strategically arrange coated shrimp on a clean plate, preparing for the frying process.
- Select a large skillet and heat neutral cooking oil to medium temperature, establishing an ideal frying environment.
- Carefully introduce shrimp in controlled batches, preventing overcrowding and ensuring consistent cooking.
- Execute precise frying, turning shrimp after approximately two minutes to achieve a golden, crisp exterior.
- Craft a complementary dipping sauce by blending Thai chili sauce with selected jam, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- Transfer crispy shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb excess oil and maintain optimal crunchiness.
- Serve immediately with the prepared dipping sauce, maximizing textural and flavor experience.
Notes
- Prepare a vibrant, crunchy coating by mixing Panko bread crumbs with shredded coconut for an extra layer of texture and tropical flavor.
- Ensure shrimp are completely dry before coating to help the flour, egg, and coconut mixture adhere perfectly and create a crispy exterior.
- Fry shrimp in small batches to maintain oil temperature and prevent soggy, greasy results that compromise the delightful crunch.
- Choose a sweet-spicy dipping sauce like Thai chili jam to complement the rich, golden-brown coconut shrimp and elevate the overall taste experience.
- Let cooked shrimp rest on a wire rack or paper towels to drain excess oil and maintain their crispy, light coating.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and enjoy the perfect balance of crispy coconut breading and succulent shrimp.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 180mg