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Coconut Shrimp with the Best Sauce

Coconut Shrimp with the Best Sauce for Irresistible Flavor

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This Coconut Shrimp with the Best Sauce is a quick and impressive appetizer that will transport your taste buds to a tropical getaway.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Seafood, Tropical
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Coconut Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp Peeled and deveined, 21-25 count
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Or substitute with cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 Large Eggs Beaten well
  • 1 1/2 cups Sweetened Shredded Coconut Recommended: Baker’s brand
  • 1/2 cup Panko Breadcrumbs For extra crunch
  • Light Olive Oil Used for frying (about 1/4 inch deep)
Dipping Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Sauce
  • 1/4 cup Apricot Preserves

Equipment

  • Skillet
  • Shallow bowls

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Rinse the shrimp in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Create a breading station with flour mixture, beaten eggs, and coconut-panko mixture in three shallow bowls.
  3. Dredge shrimp in flour mixture, then dip in egg, and finally coat in coconut-panko.
  4. Heat light olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat until it reaches 350°F.
  5. Fry shrimp for about 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
  6. Remove shrimp and drain excess oil on paper towels.
  7. Mix sweet chili sauce and apricot preserves together in a small bowl.
  8. Serve shrimp hot with lime wedges.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 350mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For a healthier option, consider air frying the shrimp at 400°F for 8 minutes, flipping halfway through.

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