Description
Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Mayo is a delightful dish that combines crispy, golden shrimp with a sweet and zesty dipping sauce. Perfect for any occasion, from casual family meals to elegant gatherings, this recipe offers a wonderful blend of flavor and texture that will impress your guests. The crunchy coating made from panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut enhances the shrimp’s natural sweetness, while the creamy sweet chili mayo adds an irresistible twist. Easy to prepare and family-friendly, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next get-together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse shrimp under cold water and pat dry.
- Set up three bowls: combine flour, salt, and pepper in one; beat eggs in another; mix shredded coconut and panko in the third.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in egg mixture, then coat with the coconut-panko mix.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
- Fry shrimp in batches for about 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Mix sweet chili sauce with lime juice for the dipping sauce.
- Serve shrimp with dipping sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 shrimp (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg