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Take one bite. Close your eyes. You’re on a beach. There’s a drink with an umbrella in your other hand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
These crispy coconut shrimp are sweet, crunchy, and dangerously easy. Coconut flakes + panko = that perfect shattery crust. Bake ’em or fry ’em. Dip ’em in orange marmalade or sweet chili sauce. Make them for parties, game day, or a Tuesday that needs a little tropical energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Serves 4 (about 16-20 shrimp).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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1 lb (450g) large shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup all-purpose flour<\/li>\n\n\n\n
2 large eggs, beaten<\/li>\n\n\n\n
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd cup panko breadcrumbs<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n\n\n\n
\u00bc teaspoon black pepper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Cooking spray or oil for frying<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
For Dipping (pick one or two):<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Orange marmalade<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Sweet chili sauce<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Spicy mayo (mayo + sriracha)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Coconut pineapple dip<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Step-by-Step Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Step 1: Prep the Stations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Set up three bowls: flour (seasoned with salt\/pepper), beaten eggs, and coconut + panko mixed together.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 2: Coat the Shrimp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Pat shrimp dry. Dip each shrimp in flour, then egg, then coconut mixture.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Press firmly so coconut sticks. Place on a baking sheet.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Cook ‘Em (Your Choice)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Bake:<\/strong> Preheat oven to 400\u00b0F (200\u00b0C). Spray shrimp with oil. Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden, flipping halfway.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Fry:<\/strong> Heat 1 inch of oil to 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C). Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Air fry:<\/strong> 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C) for 6-8 minutes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Step 4: Serve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n
Arrange on a plate with dipping sauce on the side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Squeeze of lime optional but recommended.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
Fridge:<\/strong> Leftovers keep for 2 days. They will lose crispiness.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Reheat:<\/strong> Air fryer or oven at 375\u00b0F for 5 minutes. No microwave.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Make ahead:<\/strong> Coat raw shrimp and refrigerate for up to 4 hours before cooking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
Pro tip:<\/strong> These are best fresh and hot. Don’t over-make unless you love sad shrimp.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Golden, crunchy, sweet, and dippable. These coconut shrimp bake up (or fry up) like a tropical vacation on a plate. No passport. No sand in your shoes. Just shrimp.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1911,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[1483,1481,1482,1486,1484,131,1485],"class_list":["post-1851","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-quick_meals","tag-baked-coconut-shrimp","tag-coconut-shrimp","tag-crispy-coconut-shrimp","tag-easy-shrimp-appetizer","tag-fried-coconut-shrimp","tag-party-appetizer","tag-tropical-shrimp-recipe"],"yoast_head":"\n
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