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Crispy Coconut Shrimp
Crispy coconut shrimp served with Bang Bang sauce and sweet chilli is a fantastic appetizer and a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Course
Appetizer
Cuisine
American
Keyword
Coconut shrimp, coconut shrimp recipe, coconut shrimp sauce
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
minutes
0
minutes
minutes
Total Time
20
minutes
minutes
Servings
4
Calories
434
kcal
Author
Alida Ryder
Ingredients
500
g (1lb)
shrimp
peeled and deveined
1
cup
flour
seasoned with a pinch of salt and pepper
2
eggs
beaten
1
cup
desiccated coconut
1
cup
panko breadcrumbs
1
tsp
garlic powder
1
tsp
salt
½
tsp
paprika
½
tsp
onion powder
½
tsp
black pepper
To serve
Bang Bang sauce
Sweet chilli sauce
Instructions
Combine the coconut and panko in a shallow bowl then season with salt and pepper.
Coat the shrimp first in the seasoned flour and then in the beaten egg.
Coat the shrimp in the coconut mixture, making sure each shrimp is fully coated.
Heat enough oil to deep-fry the shrimp in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat.
Once hot, add the shrimp in batches and cook for 3-4 minutes or until the shrimp is golden brown and crisp.
Remove the shrimp from the hot oil with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
Make the bang bang sauce according to recipe instructions then serve with the crisp shrimp.
Nutrition
Calories:
434
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
41
g
|
Protein:
27
g
|
Fat:
18
g
|
Saturated Fat:
13
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
2
g
|
Trans Fat:
0.02
g
|
Cholesterol:
239
mg
|
Sodium:
1438
mg
|
Potassium:
353
mg
|
Fiber:
5
g
|
Sugar:
3
g
|
Vitamin A:
345
IU
|
Vitamin C:
0.3
mg
|
Calcium:
119
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg