Coconut Fried Shrimp
Coconut shrimp is one of my favorite appetizers . There is nothing not to love about crispy and crunchy breadcrumb coated fried shrimp, with sweet coconut flakes, and served with a sauce!
You can bake the shrimp but nothing beats deep-frying.
How To Make Coconut Shrimp
In this easy coconut shrimp recipe, you will learn how to make these crispy shrimp with secret ingredients and tips. Homemade is so much better than Red Lobster and Outback restaurants, plus it’s also cheaper.
Cook’s Tips
- Use jumbo shrimp or tiger prawn for the best results.
- For extra crispiness, coat the shrimp with beaten eggs, follow by sweet coconut flakes and panko breadcrumbs. Repeat for second coating.
- Add some sugar to the beaten eggs so every bite of the shrimp is bursting with sweet and juicy flavors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Coconut Shrimp Sauce
Is there a sauce to serve with the coconut shrimp? Yes, there is a dipping sauce. I like spicy Tartar Sauce as the dipping sauce. You can find the recipe below.
How Many Calories?
Each serving is only 391 calories.
What Dishes to Serve with this Recipe?
This meal is best served with other appetizers recipes. For a restaurant-style party at home, I recommend the following recipes.
This Recipe Goes Well with:
Other Recipes You Might Like
Coconut Shrimp Recipe
The best and crispiest coconut shrimp recipe with jumbo coconut shrimp that is better than Red Lobster. This easy recipe takes 20 mins and budget-friendly.
Ingredients
Ingredients:
- 1 cup Japanese panko (preferred) or breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup sweetened dessicated coconut flakes
- 1/2 lb. jumbo shrimp or tiger prawn, peeled, deveined,tail on
- 2 beaten eggs + 2 teaspoons sugar
- oil for deep-frying
Spicy Tartar Sauce (Dipping Sauce):
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/2 tablespoon chili sauce or to taste
- 1/2 tablespoon finely minced onion
- 1/2 tablespoon finely chopped celery
- 1 squirt lemon juice
Instructions
-
Preheat the deep fryer to 350 Degree F.
-
Mix the panko and coconut flakes in a shallow bowl. Set aside. Mix all the ingredients in the Spicy Tartar Sauce together. Stir to combine well. Set aside.
-
Pat dry the shrimp with paper towels and dip each shrimp into the egg mixture, and immediately roll the shrimp with the panko and coconut flakes coating. Shake off the excess. Dip the shrimp into the egg mixture again, and immediately roll the shrimp with the panko mixture for second coating. Make sure the shrimp is well covered with the panko and coconut flakes. Place the shrimp on a plate lined with parchment paper. Repeat the steps for the remaining shrimp.
-
Drop each shrimp gently into the oil. Deep fry until both sides turn golden brown. Transfer the shrimp out with a strainer and onto a plate lined with paper towels. Serve immediately with the Spicy Tartar Sauce.
Latest Recipes:
If you try my recipe, please use hashtag #rasamalaysia on social media so I can see your creations! Follow me on Facebook | Instagram | Pinterest | Twitter for new recipes, giveaways and more.
Jen
The best coconut shrimp ever, so sweet.
Rasa Malaysia
Thanks!
Denise
Can this be made in an air fryer? I am trying to cut down/out frying, but I love coconut shrimp. Thank you
Rasa Malaysia
Yes, you can make coconut shrimp in air fryer!
Gina
Hi Bee, Thank you so much for sharing the coconut shrimp recipe. It is absolutely delicious! I have made this a few times and my husband and I really love it. It’s a keeper!
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Gina, thanks so much for trying my coconut shrimp recipe, yes, it’s the best!!! :)
Bobby Montalbano
[email protected]
Kathleen | Hapa Nom Nom
I made this tonight and it was a sensational hit! Earth-shatteringly crispy on the outside (I could actually hear the ‘crunch’) and perfectly cooked inside! I will definitely be making this again! Thanks for the fantastic recipe!
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Kathleen, thanks for trying my coconut shrimp recipe. How do you like the sugar trick. It makes the shrimp sweeter and so much better!! :)
jennai
These looks so delicious and super cute
farzana
Hi . Sounds like a wondrful re
cipe. Just one question. Do you use the whole egg. Or just egg white? Thank you
Rasa Malaysia
Whole egg.
Kristen
This looks great! I usually use this coconut shrimp recipe but will give yours a try too!
Thomas
Just made some and they turned out great. I pan fried them as I don’t have a deep fryer and turned after about a minuted. I also dredged the shrimp in corn starch first and then the egg followed by the Panko/Coconut… I skipped the sugar as I was using sweetened coconut flakes which I already had on hand. Thanks for the recipe.
Karen Goh
yummm…this looks delicious! My boyfriend and his family just went to the Lobster House in City Island (Bronx) and my boyfriend ordered coconut shimp which is one of his favorite dish. I am so glad I found this recipe on your website…I can’t wait to try this at home and make some for my boyfriend and his family. Thank You for posting this!
Rasa Malaysia
That’s great Karen. I am sure your boyfriend will love this coconut shrimp recipe!
suealan
I like both shrimp and coconut, what an excellent combination!
This is very common dim-sum item in Canada, but they coat the scrimps with milk and flour before dipping in the tartar sauce. Will definately try your recipe.
J2Kfm (Malaysian Food & Travel Blog)
Yup, deep fried stuff should be paired with spicy mayo-based condiments. Even wasabi mayo would do fine.
Nice post, Bee.
Rasa Malaysia via Facebook
Apricot jam sounds wonderful
Rasa Malaysia via Facebook
Apricot jam sounds wonderful
Donna Laurin via Facebook
another great dip is 1/2 c mayo, 2 tbsp apricot jam, 1 tsp curry pwd
mangosmooth13
this looks “nom nom nom”….I will definitely make this tomorrow :)
I’m so glad that I discover ur website couple of months ago while searching how to make vietnamese crepe. I hope u will keep on posting and can’t wait till ur book comes in.
Rasa Malaysia via Facebook
I use a Canon T1i for the shot. :)
Kathryn
YUM! Looks amazing and not too fatty, either! I’ve never actually tried coconut shrimp with tartar sauce- sounds good!
Rasa Malaysia
You should totally make these coconut shrimp.
Sasha @ The Procrastobaker
Your shrimp look perfect and utterly divine! After the coconut and lemon cake i made yesterday, i have a bag of coconut left over so this could be the perfect use for it :) lovely recipe, thank you
Rasa Malaysia
Yes, I used the leftover coconut flakes from don’t know when, it was sitting in my fridge forever. Good way to use them up. :)
prajituri retete
Thanks for the informations. I am impressed by the quality of information you provide. Keep up the good work!
Nami @ Just One Cookbook
This looks delicious! I won’t be able to stop eating once I start… love coconut flavor! I have to make this soon.
Rasa Malaysia
Nami – yes, your sons will love the coconut shrimp for sure!
kankana
Coconut shrimp looks delicious. That would be so perfect with cocktail and I am going to try that soon!
Rasa Malaysia
Yes, you are right! Coconut shrimp with cocktail, that’s the way to roll!
Andrew Chiam via Facebook
Amazing shots. Just curious, may I know what camera are you using? :)
Rasa Malaysia
I use Canon T1i for the shots on Rasa Malaysia. For my cookbook, I use 5D Mark II. :)
Maria Murbach via Facebook
Yumm…Thanks for the recipe this is my son’s favorite :)
Indu
Uh oh, this looks so good. I love shrimp.
Gourmet Getaways
Yummy!
I love coconut crusted prawn! This recipe is very similiar to one I have but I love your addition of sugar, delicious!
The dipping sauce is making my mouth water :)
Rasa Malaysia
Hi Gourmet Getaways, thanks so much for your comment. I am glad that you love my Coconut Shrimp recipe. :)
Su-yin
I love the look of this! Perfect snack, especially with a spicy tartare sauce. ;)
Joy
I love coconut shrimp. I just too lazy to make the. They look great.
Rasa Malaysia
Testing
Kathy
hi –
im so happy with this recipe, thank you for sharing this. the first time i made this was a hit…but on the 2nd time around, i did a little tweak from the original recipe.
i added 1/2 tsp of coconut powder to the egg mixture to make the taste of the coconut more powerful and it is incredibly delicious.
thanks so much and more power to you! :)