Description
Chinese Coconut Shrimp: An Amazing Ultimate Seafood Delight is a mouthwatering dish that perfectly marries the sweetness of coconut with the savory essence of shrimp. This recipe offers a delightful crunch, making it an excellent choice for any occasion—be it a casual family dinner or a festive gathering. With its tropical flavor and crispy texture, this dish will surely impress both seafood aficionados and newcomers alike. Easy to prepare and versatile in serving options, Chinese Coconut Shrimp can be enjoyed as an appetizer, snack, or main course. Pair it with your favorite dipping sauce for an elevated dining experience.
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
- 1 tsp garlic powder, optional
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up your breading station with flour in one bowl, beaten eggs (with a pinch of salt) in another, and a mixture of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs in the last bowl.
- Season the shrimp with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in beaten eggs, then coat with the coconut-breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Transfer fried shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shrimp (approximately 90g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 110mg