Crispy Fried Coconut Shrimp
These Crispy Fried Coconut Shrimp are absolute perfection! Super crunchy jumbo shrimp, with a slight sweetness from the coconut.
Servings 2 -4
Calories 759kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp 16-20 count
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup coconut milk
- 1 egg
- 1 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Sriracha sauce
- 1/2 cup mayo
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- juice of 1 lime
Instructions
- In a small bowl mix mayo, sriracha and lime and whisk until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Add cornstarch to another small bowl
- In a small bowl add egg and coconut milk and whisk until combined.
- In another small bowl add coconut and Panko bread crumbs, paprika, garlic powder and salt. Mix well
- Dip shrimp one at a time into the cornstarch, then egg mixture and them coconut mixture. Place on a baking sheet and repeat until all shrimp are done.
- In a large skillet or dutch oven heat 2 inches of frying oil to 350 degrees. Add shrimp a few at a time, cook for 2 minutes then flip and cook another 2 minutes. Remove and drain on a paper towel.
- Serve with a side of Sriracha sauce. Enjoy!
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Nutrition
Serving: 1g | Calories: 759kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 46g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 21g | Cholesterol: 417mg | Sodium: 2728mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 15g