Description
A crispy and flavorful shrimp dish with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce. Perfect for appetizers or a light meal.
Ingredients
- For the Shrimp:
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour (or whole wheat flour, spooned & leveled)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 3/4 cup Panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 pound raw large shrimp, peeled and deveined with tails attached
- 3–4 Tablespoons vegetable oil (or coconut oil, or olive oil)
- Optional: 1 Tablespoon finely chopped cilantro (for garnish)
- For the Serving Sauce (Optional):
- 3 Tablespoons Thai chili sauce
- 6 Tablespoons orange, peach, or apricot jam (or preserves)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dredging Stations: Set up 3 medium bowls: In the first bowl, combine the flour, salt, and pepper. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. In the third bowl, combine Panko bread crumbs and shredded coconut.
- Coat the Shrimp: Dip each shrimp into the flour mixture, ensuring it’s evenly coated. Then, dip it into the beaten eggs, followed by the Panko-coconut mixture. Press gently to make sure the coconut sticks well. Place the coated shrimp on a plate.
- Fry the Shrimp: Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat (enough oil to cover the bottom of the pan). Fry the shrimp in batches, 7-8 at a time, to avoid overcrowding the pan. Cook each side for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. (Adjust cooking time based on your preference for darker shrimp.)
- Serve: Remove the shrimp and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil. If desired, sprinkle the shrimp with finely chopped cilantro for an extra burst of flavor. Mix the Thai chili sauce and jam together for the dipping sauce. Serve the shrimp with the sauce for dipping.
Notes
- Storage: Leftover shrimp can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat them in a skillet or oven to keep them crispy.
- Dipping Sauce: Feel free to get creative with the dipping sauce! A sweet chili sauce or even a mix of honey and sriracha would work well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
