Chinese Coconut Shrimp
Chinese Coconut Shrimp is a delightful seafood dish that combines the crunch of coconut with tender shrimp, making it perfect for any occasion. With its irresistible flavor and appealing presentation, this dish is sure to impress family and friends at gatherings or serve as a delicious snack. The combination of panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut creates a satisfying crunch that pairs beautifully with various dipping sauces. Plus, the recipe is easy to customize based on your taste preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
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.
- Set up three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of shredded coconut and breadcrumbs.
- Season the shrimp with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in egg, then coat in the coconut-breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 288
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 515mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 170mg