Description
Crispy Baked Coconut Shrimp is a delightful dish that combines crunch and flavor, featuring shrimp coated in a crispy coconut crust, perfect for parties or cozy dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Cooking spray or oil for baking
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- In three separate bowls, place the flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs. Season the flour with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dip each shrimp into the flour, shaking off the excess, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with the coconut and breadcrumb mixture.
- Place the coated shrimp on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly spray with cooking spray or drizzle with oil. Bake for 15-20 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden brown and crispy.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use almond flour instead of all-purpose flour.
- Swap eggs with a flaxseed mixture for a vegan option.
- Try using unsweetened coconut for a less sweet flavor.
- For added spice, mix in some cayenne pepper with the breadcrumbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Crispy Baked Coconut Shrimp, shrimp recipe, tropical shrimp, baked shrimp, appetizer