Easy Deep Fried Coconut Shrimp
Shrimp breaded by hand and tossed in sweet, shredded coconut. A restaurant favorite made easy at home.
Ingredients
- 1 pound raw shrimp peeled and deveined
- salt and pepper
- 2 eggs beaten
- ½ cup flour
- 1 cup panko bread crumbs
- 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened will be fine
- peanut oil or vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prep oil. Preheat the frying oil, to 365 degrees, either in a deep fryer or heavy bottomed pot with a candy thermometer.
- Prep shrimp. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
- Prep battering station. Prepare three bowls: 1 with the flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with the panko and coconut mixed together. Dip the shrimp, a few at a time, first into the eggs, then the flour, then the panko/ coconut mix.
- Fry. Check the oil temperature and fry in batches about 1-2 minutes per side. The shrimp should be in a single layer on the basket with plenty of room between them. If using a deep fryer, there is no need to turn them, and they will be done in about 2-3 minutes. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Serve. Serve immediately with sweet Thai chili sauce.
Notes
Deep fried foods are best eaten immediately.
If serving this as a main course, you may want to double the amount.
Overcooked shrimp are rubbery, so don't leave them too long.
Nutrition
Calories: 341kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 225mg | Sodium: 842mg | Potassium: 280mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 323IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 3mg
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 341kcal