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!
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.