Description
Crispy, golden Coconut Shrimp paired with a tangy-sweet Pineapple Sauce—this tropical seafood recipe is simple, quick, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tail-on)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ tsp salt
- Vegetable oil for frying
- 1 cup pineapple juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp rice vinegar
- ½ tsp red chili flakes (optional)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, garlic powder, and salt; one with beaten eggs; one with coconut and panko mixed.
- Heat oil in a skillet or fryer to 350°F (175°C).
- Dip shrimp in flour, then egg, then coconut-panko mixture. Press gently to coat well.
- Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes per side until golden. Drain on paper towels.
- For the pineapple sauce: in a saucepan, combine pineapple juice, honey, soy sauce, vinegar, and chili flakes. Bring to a simmer, then stir in cornstarch slurry. Cook until thickened, about 2 minutes.
- Serve crispy shrimp with warm pineapple sauce for dipping. Garnish with lime wedges or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
For a healthier twist, bake at 425°F for 15 minutes or air-fry at 400°F for 10–12 minutes. Substitute almond flour for gluten-free or use tofu for a vegan version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Fried
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp with sauce
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: coconut shrimp recipe, pineapple sauce, crispy shrimp, tropical seafood, easy shrimp recipe