Coconut Shrimp

Name: Coconut Shrimp
Cuisine: American, Caribbean, Latin American
Ingredients: 1 lb shrimp use the biggest shrimp you can (I prefer U12-16); 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup water; 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper; 1 tsp garlic powder; 3/4 cup panko breadcrumbs; 1 cup shredded coconut if using unsweetened shredded coconut, add 1/2 tsp sugar; neutral oil for frying I prefer avocado oil

5 steps

I love making Coconut Shrimp at home and it’s surprisingly very easy! The sweetness of the coconut and crispy coating of the panko breadcrumbs pairs so well with the sweetness of the shrimp. I always get this when I travel to Hawaii and was inspired to make this after my wife and I had the best coconut shrimp of our lives at Coconut’s Fish Cafe in Maui!

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:34:27 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Unbalanced

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

High

Nutrition per serving

Calories845.4 kcal (42%)

Total Fat53.4 g (76%)

Carbs63.9 g (25%)

Sugars6.2 g (7%)

Protein33.7 g (67%)

Sodium990.9 mg (50%)

Fiber10.2 g (36%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

2 servings

Instructions

Step 1

Shell and devein the shrimp, leaving the tail on if desired. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.

Step 2

In a separate bowl or plate, combine panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut.

Step 3

In a bowl, combine eggs, flour, water, kosher salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix until the batter becomes a consistency slightly looser than pancake batter (add more water if necessary).

Step 4

Dip each shrimp in the wet batter, letting any excess drip off. Then dredge in the panko/coconut mixture and coat the shrimp thoroughly using your hands to stick the dredge into the shrimp. Let the shrimp rest on a tray for 10-15 minutes while you heat up your oil.

Step 5

In a large dutch oven or heavy bottomed pan, heat neutral oil to 350F and fry your shrimp for 2-3 minutes until golden brown. Serve with your favorite sauce and enjoy!

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