Description
Chinese Coconut Shrimp is a tropical delight that combines crispy, golden-brown shrimp with a sweet coconut coating, transporting you to sun-soaked beaches with every bite. Perfect for gatherings or a casual dinner, this dish is easy to prepare and sure to impress your guests with its stunning presentation and mouthwatering flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 1/2 cup coconut oil (for frying)
- Lime wedges (for serving)
Instructions
- Set up three shallow bowls: one with seasoned flour (salt and pepper), one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each shrimp in the flour, dip in the egg, then coat in the coconut-panko mix until fully covered.
- Heat coconut oil in a frying pan over medium heat until shimmering (about 350°F).
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to drain excess oil on paper towels.
- Serve warm with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shrimp (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 465mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 170mg
Keywords: For added flavor, experiment by incorporating spices like cayenne pepper into the flour mix. Substitute shrimp with chicken or tofu for different protein options. Pair with dipping sauces like sweet chili or spicy aioli for an extra kick.