Coconut Shrimp
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.
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 1 cup Japanese panko preferred or breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup sweetened dessicated coconut flakes
- 1/2 lb (250g) jumbo shrimp or tiger prawn, peeled, deveined, tail on
- 2 eggs beaten + 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 onion finely minced
- 1/2 tablespoon celery finely chopped
- 1 squirt lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat the deep fryer to 350°F (176°C).
- Mix the panko and coconut flakes in a shallow bowl and set aside. In another bowl, combine all the ingredients for the Spicy Tartar Sauce and stir well to combine. Set aside.
- Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Dip each shrimp into the egg mixture, then immediately roll it in the panko and coconut flakes to coat. Shake off any excess. Dip the shrimp into the egg mixture again and roll it in the panko mixture for a second coating.
- Ensure the shrimp are well covered with the panko and coconut flakes. Place the coated shrimp on a plate lined with parchment paper. Repeat the steps for the remaining shrimp.
- Gently drop each shrimp into the oil and deep fry until both sides are golden brown. Use a strainer to transfer the shrimp to a plate lined with paper towels. Serve immediately with the spicy tartar sauce.
Nutrition
Serving: 2people | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 449mg | Sodium: 1223mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 9g