Chinese Coconut Shrimp: An Amazing Ultimate Seafood Delight
Indulge your senses with this Chinese Coconut Shrimp: An Amazing Ultimate Seafood Delight. This dish features succulent shrimp coated in a crunchy blend of coconut and breadcrumbs, creating an irresistible texture that is both crispy and flavorful. Perfect for any occasion, from casual family dinners to festive gatherings, these shrimp are sure to impress. With a preparation time of just 10 minutes and a cooking time of 20 minutes, you can whip up this delightful seafood treat in no time. Serve them alongside your favorite dipping sauces for a truly enjoyable experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up a breading station with separate bowls for flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of shredded coconut and breadcrumbs.
- Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and optional garlic powder.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip into the beaten eggs, then roll in the coconut-breadcrumb mixture.
- Heat oil in a skillet until shimmering.
- Fry shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Use a slotted spoon to transfer cooked shrimp to drain on paper towels.
- Serve warm with dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 coconut shrimp (85g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 11g
- Cholesterol: 185mg