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Coconut Shrimp with the Best Dipping Sauce
The Best Coconut shrimp coated in plenty of coconut flakes for superior crunch and subtle tropical flavor. Do not skip the super simple (2 ingredient) coconut shrimp sauce!
👥 6 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 15 min👤 Natasha Kravchuk📖 natashaskitchen
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●bowl
- ●pan
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Rinse shrimp in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
large shrimp (21-25 count, peeled and deveined with tails left on)1 lb
2
Set up 3 shallow bowls. In the first, stir together 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp salt. In the second, beat 2 eggs with a fork. In the third, combine 1 1/2 cups coconut flakes and 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs.
tsp garlic powder1/2tsp salt1/2large eggs (beaten with a fork)2cup panko bread crumbs1/2
3
Dredge shrimp in flour, then dip in beaten egg and finally dip in crumb mixture using your hands to press the coconut crumb mixture onto your shrimp. Transfer to a platter and repeat with remaining shrimp. Once all shrimp are breaded, either sauté right away or refrigerate for later.
large shrimp (21-25 count, peeled and deveined with tails left on)1 lb
4
To sautee: place a large pan over medium heat and add enough oil to generously cover the bottom (1/4" deep). Once oil is hot (350˚F), add shrimp and sauté ⏱️ 2 minutes per side until golden brown and shrimp is pink and cooked through. Cook in batches and don’t overcrowd the pan. Use tongs to transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
large shrimp (21-25 count, peeled and deveined with tails left on)1 lb
5
Stir together 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce with 1/4 cup apricot preserves. Serve shrimp with dipping sauce and squeeze fresh lime juice over finished shrimp before serving if desired.
cup sweet chili sauce1/4large shrimp (21-25 count, peeled and deveined with tails left on)1 lblime (cut into wedges, to serve)1
Nutrition Facts
calories
316 kcal
fat Content
15 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
1 g
sugar Content
15 g
sodium Content
1004 mg
protein Content
19 g
cholesterol Content
245 mg
carbohydrate Content
25 g
saturated Fat Content
8 g
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