Easy Coconut Shrimp is prepared with shredded coconut as its name implies, this shrimp is delicious in fact I can’t tell you how delicious the coconut shrimp is, this is a crowd-pleasing finger food or appetizer. It is very simple to make if you’re watching your waistline or you don’t like frying food, you can bake the shrimps. I placed the coated shrimps for about 15 minutes to allow the coat to stick.
Let’s get started!
- 1.5 Pounds Raw Shrimps (peeled, deveined, tail-on)
- 1 Cup All-purpose flour (divided)
- 1/2 Cup Breadcrumbs
- 1 Egg
- 1 Cup Shredded coconut
- 1 Teaspoon Paprika
- 1/2 Cup Water
- 1 Teaspoon Baking powder
- Salt and pepper
- Coconut oil for frying (or your choice)
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Clean the shrimps'; peel, deveined and leave the tails on.
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Slightly put a knife through the shrimp (one side) to open it like a butterfly (or flat). Set aside.
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In a small bowl, add a 1/2 cup of flour season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
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In a medium-size bowl, whisk paprika, baking powder, salt, and pepper.
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Add water and combine.
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Add an egg and whisk together, set aside.
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In another bowl, add the shredded coconut and breadcrumbs. Mix to combine.
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You can also use a ziplock bag for the coconut and breadcrumbs.
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Assemble the dredge station. From the left-hand side, flour, egg mixture then coconut mixture last.
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Dredge the shrimp in the flour
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Then egg mixture
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Lastly the coconut mixture
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If you're using a ziplock bag for the coconut mixture after the shrimps have been dredged in the flour and egg mixture drop them in the bag, coat and shake the excess off.
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Line a baking sheet or a tray with a parchment paper and place the shrimps.
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Place the coated shrimps in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes, this will help with the coating, it will stick to the shrimps and also help with the crunchiness.
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Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat, when the oil is hot about 375 degrees F, fry the shrimps on both sides until golden brown and crispy.
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Line a plate with a paper towel and drain the shrimps on it.
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Serve with your favorite sauce and enjoy!
