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A close-up of a dish featuring fried shrimp coated in a crispy, golden-brown batter. The shrimp are garnished with finely chopped green herbs, adding a touch of color and freshness. The savory, textured coating hints at an easy coconut shrimp tacos recipe that's flavorful and appetizing.

Easy Homemade Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Stacy Ling
Looking for a simple dish to serve as an appetizer or part of a main course? Wait until you try this easy coconut shrimp recipe.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 345 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • Start by patting the shrimp dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture.
  • In a shallow bowl, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper. Mix well to create a seasoned flour mixture.
  • In another bowl, beat the eggs until well combined.
    beating the egg to make coconut shrimp
  • In a separate bowl or plate, mix the shredded coconut with panko breadcrumbs.
    mixing the panko and coconut flakes to make coconut shrimp recipe
  • Dip each shrimp into the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring it's fully coated. Shake off any excess flour before moving on to the next step.
    dipping raw shrimp into flour mixture to make coconut shrimp recipe easy
  • Taking one flour-coated shrimp at a time, dip it into the beaten eggs, allowing any excess to drip off, and then roll it in the shredded coconut, ensuring it's evenly coated.
    dipping shrimp into coconut and panko breadcrumb mixture to make recipe for coconut shrimp
  • Set aside on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Repeat this process until all of the shrimp are coated.
    prepared uncooked coconut shrimp before frying on baking sheet lined with parchment paper
  • In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat vegetable oil to around 350°F (175°C).
  • Carefully place a few coated shrimp into the hot oil, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Fry them for 2-3 minutes per side, or until they turn golden brown and crispy.
    frying coconut shrimp on the stovetop
  • Use a slotted spoon or tongs to remove the shrimp from the oil and transfer them to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
  • Repeat the frying process until all the shrimp are cooked.
  • To make a dipping sauce, mix orange preservatives and with sweet thai chili sauce.
  • Garnish, serve and enjoy.
    A close-up of a dish featuring fried shrimp coated in a crispy, golden-brown batter. The shrimp are garnished with finely chopped green herbs, adding a touch of color and freshness. The savory, textured coating hints at an easy coconut shrimp tacos recipe that's flavorful and appetizing.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 22gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 122mgSodium: 883mgPotassium: 381mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 175mgIron: 4mg
Keyword Coconut Shrimp Recipe, Recipe for Coconut Shrimp
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