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coconut shrimp

A delightful coconut shrimp recipe with crispy coating and tender shrimp, perfect for a tasty appetizer or main dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups vegetable oil
  • 1 pound large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 0.5 cup Panko bread crumbs
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.25 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  2. In a shallow bowl, whisk eggs and milk together.
  3. In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
  4. Dip shrimp into the flour mixture, then into the egg mixture, and finally coat with shredded coconut and Panko breadcrumbs.
  5. Fry the coated shrimp in hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
  6. Remove shrimp from oil and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
  7. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

For extra crispiness, double coat the shrimp and fry in hotter oil for a crisper texture.