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Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • Oil, for frying (vegetable, canola, or coconut oil)
  • Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)

For the Sweet Chili Sauce:

  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for heat)

Instructions

Creating Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce is both fun and straightforward. Here’s how to do it:

  1. Prepare the Breading Station: Set up three bowls for breading. In the first bowl, place the all-purpose flour seasoned with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. In the second bowl, beat the eggs. In the third bowl, mix the shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
  1. Coat the Shrimp: Take each shrimp and dip it first into the flour, making sure it's evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.
  1. Dip in Egg: Next, dip the flour-coated shrimp into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is well covered.
  1. Coat in Coconut Mixture: Finally, roll the shrimp in the coconut and panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Repeat for all shrimp.
  1. Heat the Oil: In a large skillet or frying pan, heat about 1/2 inch of oil over medium heat until it shimmers.
  1. Fry the Shrimp: Once the oil is hot, add the coated shrimp in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
  1. Drain: Use a slotted spoon to remove the shrimp from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain the excess oil.
  1. Make the Sauce: In a small bowl, combine sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and sriracha (if using), mixing well.
  1. Serve: Arrange the crispy shrimp on a serving platter and drizzle with the sweet chili sauce or serve it on the side for dipping.

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