Best 8 Coconut Crusted Fried Shrimp Recipes

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Coconut crusted fried shrimp is a delicious and easy to make dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of crispy coconut and succulent shrimp creates a flavor that is sure to please everyone. This dish can be served as an appetizer or main course, and it is perfect for parties or potlucks. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create this delicious dish that is sure to be a hit with your friends and family.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP



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These crisp and crunchy shrimp make a tempting appetizer or a fun change-of-pace main dish. The coconut coating adds a touch of sweetness, and the tangy marmalade and honey sauce is excellent for dipping. -Ann Atchison, O'Fallon, MO

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 cups cornstarch
6-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
1-1/2 cups cold water
1/2 teaspoon canola oil
2-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
Additional oil for deep-fat frying
1/2 cup orange marmalade
2 tablespoons honey

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir in water and oil until smooth. Place coconut in another bowl. Dip shrimp into batter, then coat with coconut. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., In a small saucepan, heat marmalade and honey; stir until blended. Serve with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 906 calories, Fat 40g fat (20g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 1193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 117g carbohydrate (58g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 24g protein.

COCONUT-CRUSTED SHRIMP



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Dijon mustard helps the coating of panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut stick to the shrimp in this tropical-inspired dish.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Appetizers

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese breadcrumbs)
1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, roughly chopped
1/2 cup Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
2 large egg whites
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails left on
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Set a wire rack in a rimmed baking sheet.
  • In a medium skillet, heat oil over medium. Add panko and toast, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Transfer panko to a medium bowl; stir in coconut. In another medium bowl, whisk together Dijon, curry powder, and egg whites.
  • Dip shrimp in Dijon mixture, then coat with panko mixture, gently pressing to adhere. Place shrimp on rack and bake until opaque throughout, 10 to 12 minutes. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 290 g, Fat 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 27 g, SaturatedFat 4 g

COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP



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Make and share this Coconut Fried Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     < 30 Mins

Time 20m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
2 egg whites, lightly beaten
1 1/3 cups flaked coconut
oil, for deep-fat frying
1 (12 ounce) jar pineapple preserves
1 tablespoon pina colada nonalcoholic drink mix, thawed

Steps:

  • Butterfly shrimp by cutting the inner curve of the shrimp deeply, but not all the way through.
  • Press to flatten on your cutting board.
  • Dredge the shrimp in the flour, shaking off excess.
  • Then dip into the egg whites and then into the coconut.
  • Fry shrimp in a deep fat fryer or deep skillet, a few at a time, for 1-1.5 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Drain on a clean paper bag.
  • To make dipping sauce, warm the preserves in a small skillet until it melts, and stir in pina colada mix.
  • Serve warm dipping sauce with fried shrimp.

CRISPY CURRIED COCONUT SHRIMP



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Provided by Mary Nolan

Categories     appetizer

Time 25m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup shredded, sweetened coconut flakes
1/2 cup panko bread crumbs
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 egg whites
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
Lime wedges, for garnish

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • In a food processor, pulse the coconut until coarsely ground and transfer to a shallow bowl. Mix coconut with bread crumbs, curry powder, and salt, and set aside. Beat egg whites until slightly foamy. Dip shrimp in egg whites and coat with coconut mixture. Repeat to form a double coating. Place shrimp on rack placed within a sheet pan and bake for 10 minutes. Garnish with lime wedges and serve.

COCONUT-CRUSTED FRIED SHRIMP



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Categories     Shellfish     Appetizer     Fry     Cocktail Party     Dinner     Coconut     Seafood     Shrimp     Summer     Poker/Game Night     Deep-Fry     Party     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Makes 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

24 uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 1 1/2 pounds), peeled, deveined, tails left intact
1/3 cup cornstarch
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
3 large egg whites
Vegetable oil (for deep-frying)
Pineapple-Apricot Salsa

Steps:

  • Using small sharp knife and starting at top of inward curve just below tail, butterfly shrimp, cutting each more than halfway through toward outward curve (do not cut shrimp in two). Open each shrimp (as for book) and press slightly to flatten. Mix cornstarch, salt and cayenne in medium bowl. Place coconut in pie dish. Beat egg whites in another medium bowl until frothy. Dredge shrimp in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess. Dip shrimp into egg whites, then press shrimp into coconut; turn shrimp over and press into coconut again to coat both sides.
  • Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 2 inches; heat to 350°F. Working in batches, add shrimp to hot oil; deep-fry until cooked through, about 1 minute. Using tongs or slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain. Arrange shrimp on platter. Serve with Pineapple-Apricot Salsa for dipping.

COCONUT SHRIMP I



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These crispy shrimp are rolled in a coconut beer batter before frying. For dipping sauce, I use orange marmalade, mustard and horseradish mixed to taste.

Provided by LINDAV10

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Shrimp

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup beer
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups flaked coconut
24 shrimp
3 cups oil for frying

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.
  • Hold shrimp by tail, and dredge in flour, shaking off excess flour. Dip in egg/beer batter; allow excess to drip off. Roll shrimp in coconut, and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep-fryer.
  • Fry shrimp in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 67.5 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 240.8 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP



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This crunchy coconut shrimp is baked instead of fried, and so easy! Great for dinner or as an appetizer. I serve with orange marmalade for dipping.

Provided by girlbob

Categories     Seafood     Shellfish     Shrimp

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
⅓ cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups flaked sweetened coconut
3 egg whites, beaten until foamy

Steps:

  • Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Rinse and dry shrimp with paper towels. Mix cornstarch, salt, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bow; pour coconut flakes in a separate shallow bowl. Working with one shrimp at a time, dredge it in the cornstarch mixture, then dip it in the egg white, and roll it in the coconut, making sure to coat the shrimp well. Place on the prepared baking sheet, and repeat with the remaining shrimp.
  • Bake the shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center and the coconut is browned, 15 to 20 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29.3 g, Cholesterol 172.6 mg, Fat 11.4 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 22.5 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 927.7 mg, Sugar 13.8 g

DEEP FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP



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Make and share this Deep Fried Coconut Shrimp recipe from Food.com.

Provided by MizzNezz

Categories     Coconut

Time 21m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

vegetable oil, enough to fry shrimp
3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon pepper
3 egg whites
2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
1 1/2 lbs large shrimp, cleaned and deveined

Steps:

  • Heat oil in deep fryer or deep skillet to 325*.
  • Meanwhile, mix flour, salt, ginger, and pepper.
  • Beat egg whites, just until foamy.
  • Coat shrimp with flour; dip into egg whites.
  • Pat coconut onto shrimp.
  • Fry, turning once, for about 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 970.1, Fat 75.3, SaturatedFat 65.2, Cholesterol 214.9, Sodium 1630.2, Carbohydrate 46.7, Fiber 19.2, Sugar 8.6, Protein 36.2

Tips:

  • For the best results, use fresh shrimp that are deveined and peeled.
  • To make sure the shrimp are evenly coated in the coconut mixture, dredge them in the flour mixture first, then the egg mixture, and finally the coconut mixture.
  • Do not overcrowd the shrimp in the frying pan. Cook them in batches if necessary.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp. They should be cooked through, but still slightly pink in the center.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce.

Conclusion:

Coconut crusted fried shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The shrimp are coated in a flavorful mixture of coconut, bread crumbs, and spices, then fried until golden brown. The result is a crispy, flavorful shrimp that is sure to please everyone at your table. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce for a complete meal.

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