Ingredients
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- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- ¾ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
- Canola or vegetable oil, for frying
- Thai sweet chili sauce (optional, for serving)
- Lemon wedges (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Create the flour mixture by combining flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder in a bowl.
- Beat the eggs in a separate bowl until mixed.
- In another bowl, combine panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut.
- Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, then dip in the egg, and roll in the panko-coconut mix.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain cooked shrimp on paper towels and serve hot with optional dipping sauce and lemon.
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Ensure oil is hot enough before frying for optimal crispiness.
For extra crunch, add shredded wheat to the panko mixture.
Coated shrimp can be refrigerated before frying for convenience.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 400
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Unsaturated Fat: 10
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 15
- Cholesterol: 100