Best Chinese Coconut Shrimp
Savor the irresistible flavors of Best Chinese Coconut Shrimp — a crispy, golden-battered seafood dish that transports your taste buds to the tropics. Tender shrimp are coated in a delightful blend of panko breadcrumbs and unsweetened shredded coconut, then fried to perfection. Perfect as an appetizer or main course, this dish pairs beautifully with rice or a fresh salad. With simple ingredients and quick preparation, you can easily impress your guests or enjoy a special family dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying/Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour mixed with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and the last with panko breadcrumbs mixed with shredded coconut.
- Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, dip it into the eggs, then roll it in the panko-coconut mixture until fully coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in batches for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer fried shrimp to a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for an additional 5-7 minutes.
- Serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5 shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 155mg