Ingredients
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- Set up three dredging stations: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with coconut-panko mixture.
- Coat each shrimp in flour, dip in egg, and then coat in the coconut-panko mix.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and serve with sweet chili mayo mixed with lime juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 shrimp (about 95g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, consider adding spices like cayenne pepper to the flour mixture or using different dipping sauces like garlic aioli. Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve maximum crispiness without excess greasiness.
