Hi friends! I am absolutely loving this coconut shrimp recipe. Coconut shrimp is one of my fave appetizers to get at restaurants…but the health factor is not so good: deep-fried? vegetable oil? tons of salt? Not this one though! I made this a little healthier by pan-frying in some coconut oil & making a simple breading, which crisped up perfectly. I used a sweet chili dipping sauce (from Trader Joe’s, not homemade- whoops) and it was the perfect addition.
Keep reading to get the recipe for this perfect appetizer. Or lunch. Or dinner. Add some rice and veggies and you’ve got yourself a square meal!
I used deveined frozen jumbo shrimp (because I definitely do not have the time, patience, or ability to deal with the yuck factor to devein shrimp). Seven shrimp per person for a meal, or 4-5 per person for an appetizer should be a good amount. I used shredded coconut from Thrive Market and the rest are all super basic ingredients you should already have! You could make your own breadcrumbs if you’re feeling super ambitious and Martha Stewart-esque; however, I went the lazy route and bought breadcrumbs. (Panko would also be good here.)
[lt_recipe name=”Crispy Coconut Shrimp ” servings=”2″ prep_time=”15M” cook_time=”10M” total_time=”25M” difficulty=”Easy peasy” summary=”Crispy shrimp battered in breadcrumbs and coconut, pan-fried to perfection in coconut oil.” print=”yes” image=”https://www.veggiesthenwine.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/IMG_5920-300×225.jpg” ingredients=”14 jumbo, deveined, thawed or fresh shrimp;1/2 c breadcrumbs or panko;1/2 c shredded coconut;1 tsp garlic powder;1 tsp salt;1 egg;2 Tbsp coconut oil” ]In one bowl, add egg and whisk well with pinch of salt. ;In a separate plate, mix the breadcrumbs, shredded coconut, garlic powder, and salt. ;Add each shrimp separately to egg mixture first and coat well with egg, then put each shrimp into the coconut and breadcrumb mixture. Coat well. ;Place all breaded shrimp on a separate plate. ;Meanwhile, heat up coconut oil in a non-stick pan on medium-high heat. ;Once hot, add shrimp onto pan. Careful not to crowd. ;Cook shrimp approximately 3 minutes on each side, until they are browned and crisp. ;Serve immediately. Recommended to dip into sweet chili sauce.[/lt_recipe]
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