Chinese Coconut Shrimp: An Amazing Ultimate Seafood Delight
Indulge in the delightful taste of Chinese Coconut Shrimp: An Amazing Ultimate Seafood Delight. This irresistible dish combines the sweetness of coconut with succulent shrimp, offering a crispy texture that will impress at any gathering. Ideal for dinner parties, game nights, or a cozy family meal, this recipe is easy to prepare and packed with flavor. Serve it as an appetizer or a main course paired with rice or a fresh salad for a complete dining experience. With every bite, enjoy the perfect blend of savory and sweet flavors that will keep everyone coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
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- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder (optional)
- Cooking oil for frying
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs (add a pinch of salt), and one with a mix of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
- Season shrimp with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder to taste.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in the beaten eggs, then coat in the coconut-breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat about 1/2 inch of cooking oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer cooked shrimp to paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 120mg