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 and pat dry the shrimp.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one for flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for a mixture of coconut and breadcrumbs.
- Season the shrimp with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in eggs, then coat with the coconut-breadcrumb mix.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat until shimmering.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve warm with dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 510mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 150mg