Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Chinese Coconut Shrimp: An Amazing Ultimate Seafood Delight, a dish that perfectly balances crispy texture and tropical sweetness. This easy-to-make recipe features large shrimp coated in a crunchy mixture of shredded coconut and breadcrumbs, providing an irresistible bite. Whether you’re hosting a dinner party or craving a quick weeknight meal, these coconut shrimp are versatile enough to be served as an appetizer, main course, or even in tacos. With a preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can impress your family and friends with this flavorful seafood treat that pairs beautifully with various dipping sauces.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- Cooking oil for frying
- Salt and pepper for seasoning
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- Set up your breading station with flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in another, and a mixture of shredded coconut and breadcrumbs in the third.
- Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip it in eggs, then roll it in the coconut-breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg