Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Sauce, a dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors straight to your kitchen. This recipe features perfectly crispy shrimp coated in a golden blend of coconut flakes and panko, complemented by a sweet and spicy dipping sauce. Ideal for impressing guests at gatherings or simply satisfying your seafood cravings, this versatile dish can serve as an elegant appetizer or a main course. The crispy exterior contrasts beautifully with the juicy shrimp inside, making every bite an irresistible treat. Easy to prepare, this dish is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (cleaned)
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup beef broth
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
- 1/2 cup flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp garlic powder
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Sweet chili sauce for dipping
Instructions
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until hot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine unsweetened coconut flakes and panko breadcrumbs.
- In another bowl, mix cornstarch. In a third bowl, combine flour, baking powder, garlic powder, egg, and beef broth until smooth.
- Dip each shrimp into cornstarch, then coat with the batter before rolling in the coconut mixture.
- Fry the shrimp in the heated oil for about three minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- Drain excess oil on paper towels and serve with sweet chili sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers & Snacks
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (120g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 170mg