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Fried Coconut Shrimp

5/31/14

Crispy fried shrimp coated in sweetened shredded coconut flakes!

Crispy, perfectly-fried shrimp coated in sweetened coconut flakes.

A lot of my viewers, like myself, are seafood lovers. Other than Salmon, I’ve ben getting a ton of request for shrimp recipes.

I decided to share a really easy fried shrimp recipe that I know a lot of people would enjoy, Fried Coconut Shrimp. Even some of the most picky eaters love this dish, so let’s jump right into it.

For this recipe please make sure you have SWEETENED coconut shrimp. I tried regular coconut flakes before , and in my opinion, it just could not compete with sweetened coconut.

Make sure your butterfly your shrimp so that it keeps it shape while it fries. Also I suggest keep the tails of the shrimp on as well. The tails work as great little ” handles” while eating, and this in convenient for whomever you are serving it too.You can use smaller shrimp if you’d like, my preference is jumbo shrimp. Make sure you peel and devein the shrimp, before cooking. If you are unsure on how to do this, keep in mind that you can buy your shrimp peeled and deveined. I actually prefer buying my shrimp already prepped because it saves a lot of time. However, prepped shrimp usually cost more, so be prepared to spend a little extra if you opt out of prepping the shrimp yourself.

This fried coconut shrimp works as a great appetizer, as well as a main dish. I suggest you serve it with a variety of dipping sauces such as tartar sauce, cocktail sauce and etc.

Let’s get to cooking, and be sure to watch my video tutorial below.

Fried Coconut Shrimp
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Fried Coconut Shrimp

This crispy fried shrimp is better than any coconut shrimp you’ll find in a restaurant! Stay in and save some money with this easy and delicious homemade coconut shrimp recipe!
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Seafood
Keyword coconut shrimp
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp 14-16 count
  • 2 eggs
  • ⅔ cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tsp cajun seasoning
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • ⅔ cup sweetened shredded coconut flakes
  • Canola oil to fry with

Instructions

  • Start by peeling and deveining the shrimp. If you want to skip this step, you can buy the shrimp already peeled and deveined. I also butterflied my shrimp.
  • In a bowl, add 2 eggs and lightly beat until smooth.
  • Add flour, water, and cajun seasoning to eggs and mix until combined.
  • In a separate bowl, add breadcrumbs and coconut flakes, mix until combined.
  • Next, coat shrimp in egg batter. Shake off any excess batter, then coat shrimp in the coconut breadcrumb mixture until fully coated.
  • Heat the canola oil to between 320 and 340 degrees.
  • Fry the shrimp for 1-2 minutes until golden brown.
  • Remove shrimp from oil and remove excess oil with a paper towel.
  • Serve and enjoy!

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Comments

  1. robbie munoz says

    June 20, 2014 at 8:12 am

    Hey Rosie, you cook so well. i have a problem. on the coconut shrimp recipe the oil has to be heated to 320-340. i dont have a thermometer. how do i know if the oil is heated to the correct temp? Is there a trick or any tips?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      July 24, 2014 at 3:54 pm

      Pour the oil into a pan and set over medium high heat. Wait 2-3 minutes, then sprinkle in a couple of bread crumbs. If it bubbles and fries, you are good to go 🙂

      Reply
  2. Norma West says

    December 30, 2014 at 8:59 pm

    The coconut shrimp delicious!!
    Thank you

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 30, 2014 at 9:05 pm

      Thank you for giving it a try!

      Reply
  3. regina says

    January 12, 2015 at 11:04 am

    Do u have a recipe for regular shrimp also a shrmp and chicken alfredo?

    Reply
  4. regina says

    February 12, 2015 at 8:45 am

    I have 41 to 50 bag of small shrimp if I double this recipe will it work

    Reply
  5. Anna says

    April 20, 2016 at 7:10 am

    This is the BEST coconut shrimp recipe I have ever eaten! My son and his girlfriend have asked me to make this again. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      April 20, 2016 at 9:14 am

      Hi Anna! I’m glad that you liked the recipe! XOXO

      Reply

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