Crispy Coconut Shrimp

These sweet, succulent shrimp in a crispy coconut coating is savoury meets sweet and every juicy bite will transport you to the Tropics. It is a novelty everyone would love to indulge in. Great for a family dinner or special occasion this is the recipe!

Why Make This Recipe

And what is the whole reason that you make crispy coconut shrimp? The fact it's quick to prepare, of course. It can be done and ready to serve in less than 30 minutes – seriously! It also adds that tropical flavour too and is an ideal one to make for friends or family.

Crispy Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 lb big shrimp, peeled and de-veined
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup breadcrumbs
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Oil for frying

Directions:

1. Begin by prepping 3 bowls: one with flour, another with beaten eggs and the third bowl combined shredded coconut + breadcrumbs.
2. Add salt and pepper to the flour.
3. One by one, dip each shrimp into the flour followed by the egg then coat in coconut-breadcrumb mixture.
4. Cooking oil — to fry in a panInstructionsHeat some cooking and add the homemade paratha on medium crisp.
5. Specially deep fry these shrimps until they become golden brown and crisp, it takes about 3 to 4 minutes on each side.
6. Take it out of the pan and put on paper towels to drain.

What to Serve with Crispy Coconut Shrimp

Crispy coconut shrimp served with a sweet chili or tartar sauce. This pairs well as an appetizer or a quirky luncheon entree with some salad or rice.

How to Store Crispy Coconut Shrimp

To Refrigerate or Store Leftovers: Place shrimp in an airtight storage container. You can store them in the fridge for a maximum of 2 days. To reheat, place them in the oven for a few minutes to become crispy.

Tips to Make Crispy Coconut Shrimp

• Before frying the shrimp, be certain that your oil is good and hot so they fry up crisp!
• Cook these in two batches and not all at once so that they get nice a crispy.
• For a lighter bite, consider using panko breadcrumbs instead of regular bread crumbs.