Description
Chinese Coconut Shrimp: An Amazing Ultimate Seafood Delight is a mouthwatering dish that beautifully marries the sweet, tropical flavor of coconut with crispy, succulent shrimp. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, this easy-to-make recipe is sure to impress your family and friends at any gathering. With a delightful crunch from the combination of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs, each bite offers a flavorful experience that’s both satisfying and unique. Pair it with your favorite dipping sauce for an unforgettable taste sensation!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs (add a pinch of salt), and one with a mixture of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
- Season shrimp with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
- Coat each shrimp by dredging in flour, dipping in eggs, then rolling in the coconut-breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of cooking oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer cooked shrimp to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (about 140g)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 652mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 165mg