Description
Make restaurant-style crispy coconut shrimp at home. This recipe yields crunchy shrimp coated in sweet coconut flakes, served with a simple, tangy sweet chili mayonnaise dipping sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- Vegetable oil, for frying (or cooking spray for air frying)
- For the Dip:
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
Instructions
- Prepare the shrimp: Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp very dry with paper towels.
- Set up a three-stage breading station: Place flour seasoned with salt and pepper in the first shallow dish. Whisk the eggs in the second dish. Mix the panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut in the third dish.
- Dredge each shrimp first in the flour, shaking off excess. Dip the floured shrimp into the egg wash, letting excess drip off. Finally, press the shrimp firmly into the coconut-panko mixture until fully coated. Place coated shrimp on a tray.
- Make the dip: Whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, sriracha (if using), and lime juice in a small bowl. Refrigerate until serving.
- Cook the shrimp (Frying Method): Heat 2 inches of oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the shrimp in batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
- Cook the shrimp (Air Fryer Method): Preheat the air fryer to 380°F (195°C). Lightly spray the coated shrimp with cooking spray. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden brown and crispy.
- Serve the hot coconut shrimp immediately with the chilled sweet chili mayo dip.
Notes
- For the crispiest texture, ensure your shrimp are completely dry before breading.
- If you prefer a milder dip, omit the sriracha.
- For a buffet style presentation, you can bake the shrimp at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, turning once.
- Prep Time: 20 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying or Air Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 12
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
- Cholesterol: 150