Description
Delicious crispy coconut shrimp served with a creamy sweet chili mayo, delivering a tropical flavor sensation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Oil for frying
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the oil by heating it in a deep fryer or heavy pot to 350°F (175°C).
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, then dip into the beaten eggs.
- Coat each shrimp with the mixture of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
- Fry the shrimp in hot oil for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Combine mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and lime juice in a bowl for the dip.
- Serve the shrimp warm with the creamy sweet chili mayo.
Notes
Make ahead by preparing and coating shrimp a day in advance. For a healthier option, use an air fryer.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp with dip
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: coconut shrimp, tropical appetizer, seafood recipe, party food, easy shrimp