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Best Crispy Coconut Shrimp Recipe with Sweet Chili Mayo Dip

A pile of golden brown, crispy coconut shrimp served on a white plate next to a small bowl of orange dipping sauce.
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Make restaurant-style crispy coconut shrimp at home. This recipe uses a panko and coconut coating for maximum crunch and includes instructions for a simple, sweet chili mayo dipping sauce. It is perfect as a quick appetizer or a light seafood dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying (or cooking spray for baking/air frying)
  • For the Sweet Chili Mayo Dip:
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice

Instructions

  1. Prepare the shrimp: Pat the peeled and deveined shrimp completely dry using paper towels. This step helps the coating stick.
  2. Set up the dredging stations: Place the flour seasoned with salt and pepper in one shallow dish. Beat the eggs in a second dish. In a third dish, mix the shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs together.
  3. Coat the shrimp: Dredge each shrimp first in the seasoned flour, shaking off excess. Dip it into the beaten egg, allowing excess to drip off. Finally, press the shrimp firmly into the coconut-panko mixture until fully coated.
  4. Prepare the dipping sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, sweet chili sauce, and lime juice until smooth. Set aside.
  5. Cook the shrimp (Frying Method): Pour about 1 to 1.5 inches of vegetable oil into a deep skillet or pot. Heat the oil to 350°F (175°C). Carefully place shrimp into the hot oil in batches, ensuring not to overcrowd the pan. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden brown and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
  6. Cook the shrimp (Air Fryer Method): Preheat your air fryer to 390°F (199°C). Lightly spray the coated shrimp with cooking spray. Air fry for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crisp.
  7. Serve immediately with the homemade sweet chili mayo dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For extra crispiness, chill the coated shrimp on a baking sheet for 15 minutes before cooking.
  • If you prefer a less sweet dip, reduce the sweet chili sauce amount slightly.
  • You can substitute regular breadcrumbs for panko, but panko provides a superior crunch.

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Find it online: https://cookincorner.com/crispy-coconut-shrimp-recipe/