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Coconut Shrimp

URL: https://www.africanbites.com/baked-coconut-shrimp/

Ingredients

The shrimp

  • 1 pound large shrimp

The batter

  • ½ cup flour
  • 1 large egg
  • ¾ cup coconut milk

The coating

  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • cups coconut flakes
  • ¾-1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme

Dipping sauces

  • 1 cup pineapple marmalade
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • teaspoon garlic powder
  • ¼ teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1-2 tablespoons sriracha

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dipping sauce by combining the ingredients and refrigerating.
  2. Preheat the oven to 450°F and prepare a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Peel and devein the shrimp, leaving the tails on, and butterfly them.
  4. In a bowl, whisk together the egg, coconut milk, and flour until smooth.
  5. In another bowl, mix the bread crumbs, coconut flakes, and spices.
  6. Dip each shrimp in the batter, then roll in the coconut mixture, placing them on the baking sheet tail up.
  7. Bake the shrimp for 10 to 12 minutes until cooked through and golden.
  8. For frying, heat oil to 375°F and fry shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts (estimated)

Servings
3-4
Calories
227
Total fat
69g
Total carbohydrates
113g
Total protein
11g
Sodium
2113mg
Cholesterol
74mg

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