Easy Coconut Shrimp

Name: Easy Coconut Shrimp
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/3 cup (42g) all-purpose flour (spooned & leveled); 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 2 large eggs, beaten; 3/4 cup (50g) Panko breadcrumbs; 1 cup (85g) sweetened shredded coconut; 1 pound (454g) raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached; 3–4 Tablespoons coconut oil, vegetable oil, or avocado oil*; 3 Tablespoons Thai chili sauce; 6 Tablespoons (120g) orange, peach, or apricot jam or preserves; Optional, for serving: chopped scallions, cilantro, and/or lime wedges

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:10min

Golden, crispy coconut shrimp made with sweetened coconut, Panko breadcrumbs, and juicy shrimp. Coat raw shrimp in a flour mixture, then dunk into beaten eggs, then cover in your coconut breadcrumbs topping before frying. Ready in about 30 minutes and perfect as an appetizer, snack, or easy dinner with a sweet-and-spicy dipping sauce.

Updated at: Mon, 29 Jun 2026 00:07:10 GMT