Crispy Coconut Fried Shrimp Recipe Has Those Tropical Feels (8 Ingredients, 20 Minutes) Seafood Dinner Gluten-free High Protein Recipes High Fiber Recipes Appetizers

Need to get away? Take a trip to the islands with this easy coconut fried shrimp recipe. The shrimp are dipped in a wet batter then coated in sweet coconut and fried to a golden brown. This fried seafood recipe is on the table in 20 minutes and is sure to be a family pleaser.

Here is your shopping list for this easy crispy coconut fried shrimp: medium shrimp, flour, cornstarch, baking powder and vegetable oil. If you want to make the quick tropical dipping sauce, grab a jar of orange marmalade and honey, too.

Serve this high-protein, high-fiber fried coconut shrimp recipe with your favorite dipping sauce. We recommend cocktail sauce, tartar sauce or remoulade sauce if you don't make the orange marmalade sauce. 

Check out the health benefits of protein and the health benefits of shrimp!

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium shrimp to large, peeled and deveined
• 1 cup flour (all-purpose or gluten-free)
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 6 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 1/2 cups cold water
• 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
• 2 1/2 cups sweetened coconut flakes
• vegetable oil, for frying

Here's how to make it: 

1. Heat about 2 inches of oil in a skillet (you could also use a deep fryer) to 375 degrees F. 
2. Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder, water and canola oil in a bowl. Mix well. Put the coconut into another bowl. For gluten-free shrimp, use gluten-free flour.
3. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper. Dip the shrimp into the wet batter and then into the coconut. 
4. Put the shrimp into the hot oil and cook until golden brown, about 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining shrimp. (Try this cooking method with fish.)
5. Make a quick tropical dipping sauce by combining 1/2 cup orange marmalade and 2 tablespoons honey.

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