
Appetizer
Crispy Coconut Shrimp
Dive into the delicious world of appetizers with this easy crispy coconut shrimp recipe, featuring sweetened coconut and Panko breadcrumbs. It's a seafood lover's dream with that sweet and crunchy coating. Growing up, coconut shrimp was always my go-to starter at restaurants, and now I can recreate that magic at home. The combo of sweetened coconut and panko breadcrumbs gives these shrimp the perfect crunch, making them impossible to resist.

Appetizer
Crispy Coconut Shrimp
Dive into the delicious world of appetizers with this easy crispy coconut shrimp recipe, featuring sweetened coconut and Panko breadcrumbs. It's a seafood lover's dream with that sweet and crunchy coating. Growing up, coconut shrimp was always my go-to starter at restaurants, and now I can recreate that magic at home. The combo of sweetened coconut and panko breadcrumbs gives these shrimp the perfect crunch, making them impossible to resist.
The Recipe
Ingredients
Dry Coating
- Sweetened coconut
- Panko breadcrumbs
Wet Batter
- Ingredients listed on Instagram
For Dredging
- Plain flour
Main Ingredient
- Frozen peeled shrimp with the tail on
Instructions
- 1
Combine sweetened coconut and panko breadcrumbs in a bowl.
- 2
In a separate bowl, combine the listed ingredients for the wet batter.
- 3
Prepare a third bowl with plain flour.
- 4
Dip each frozen peeled shrimp with the tail on first into the flour, then into the batter, and then press it into the coconut mixture.
- 5
Ensure all shrimp are well coated.
- 6
Shallow fry the coated shrimp for a few minutes until they are super golden and crispy.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Make sure the shrimp are well coated for maximum crispiness.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
Combine sweetened coconut and panko breadcrumbs in a bowl.
- 2
In a separate bowl, combine the listed ingredients for the wet batter.
- 3
Prepare a third bowl with plain flour.
- 4
Dip each frozen peeled shrimp with the tail on first into the flour, then into the batter, and then press it into the coconut mixture.
- 5
Ensure all shrimp are well coated.
- 6
Shallow fry the coated shrimp for a few minutes until they are super golden and crispy.
Helpful Notes
- ◈Make sure the shrimp are well coated for maximum crispiness.