Coconut Shrimp Recipe with Pina Colada Sauce

Name: Coconut Shrimp Recipe with Pina Colada Sauce
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1½ cups pina colada mix; ¼ cup water; 4 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 tablespoons crushed pineapple; ¼ cup sweetened flaked coconut; ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; ¼ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 lime (juiced and zested); 3-4 cups canola oil (for frying); 1 pound raw jumbo shrimp (peeled and deveined (16-20 count)); kosher salt (to taste); 1 cup all-purpose flour; ¾ teaspoon ground paprika; ½ teaspoon ground white pepper (or black pepper); ⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; ¼ teaspoon table salt; 2 large eggs; 2 large egg whites; 1½ teaspoons cold water; 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs; 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)

Instructions

Prep:25minCook:20min

This coconut shrimp recipe is super crispy and full of flavor. Matched with the Pina Colada coconut shrimp sauce, it's absolutely irresistible!Step-by-step photos can be seen below the recipe card.

Updated at: Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:13:45 GMT