Description
Coconut shrimp is a tropical delight that will transport your taste buds straight to the beach. This crispy-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside dish features succulent shrimp coated in a sweet and crunchy coconut crust. Perfect for gatherings or cozy dinners, serve it with a zesty dipping sauce for an irresistible treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, another with beaten eggs, and the last with panko breadcrumbs mixed with coconut flakes.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the panko-coconut mixture. Place on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown; no need to flip.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (approx. 100g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 160mg