Best 6 Fast Coconut Shrimp Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey to the tropics with our tantalizing Fast Coconut Shrimp recipe. Prepared with succulent shrimp coated in a crispy coconut crust and fried to golden perfection, this dish is a symphony of flavors and textures. Served with a zesty dipping sauce, it's a delightful appetizer or main course that will transport your taste buds to a tropical paradise. Accompanying this main recipe are variations that cater to different dietary preferences and spice levels. For those seeking a healthier alternative, the Air Fryer Coconut Shrimp offers a guilt-free indulgence, while the Baked Coconut Shrimp provides a crispy treat without deep-frying. Spice enthusiasts will relish the Spicy Coconut Shrimp, which packs a flavorful punch. Additionally, the recipe includes a delectable Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa, where the sweetness of mango complements the crispy shrimp perfectly. Whether you prefer classic, spicy, healthy, or fruity flavors, this collection of Coconut Shrimp recipes has something for every palate. Embark on a culinary adventure and let the vibrant taste of coconut and shrimp tantalize your senses.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

QUICK COCONUT SHRIMP



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These coconut-fried shrimp are downright addicting. If you ask me, the bigger the shrimp, the better. That way you can pick up even more of that sweet pina colada sauce. -Debbi Barate, Seward, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 pound uncooked jumbo shrimp (about 12), peeled and deveined
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 large egg whites, lightly beaten
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Oil for deep-fat frying
1 jar (12 ounces) pineapple preserves
1 tablespoon frozen nonalcoholic pina colada mix, thawed

Steps:

  • Starting with the tail, make a slit down the inner curve of each shrimp; press lightly to flatten. In three separate shallow bowls, place the flour, egg whites and coconut. Coat the shrimp with flour; dip into egg whites, then coat with the coconut., In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 1 to 1-1/2 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., In a small bowl, combine preserves and pina colada mix. Serve with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 8g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 46mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

COCONUT SHRIMP I



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These crispy shrimp are rolled in a coconut beer batter before frying. For dipping sauce, I use orange marmalade, mustard and horseradish mixed to taste.

Provided by LINDAV10

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Seafood     Shrimp

Time 1h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 egg
½ cup all-purpose flour
⅔ cup beer
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ cup all-purpose flour
2 cups flaked coconut
24 shrimp
3 cups oil for frying

Steps:

  • In medium bowl, combine egg, 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder. Place 1/4 cup flour and coconut in two separate bowls.
  • Hold shrimp by tail, and dredge in flour, shaking off excess flour. Dip in egg/beer batter; allow excess to drip off. Roll shrimp in coconut, and place on a baking sheet lined with wax paper. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Meanwhile, heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) in a deep-fryer.
  • Fry shrimp in batches: cook, turning once, for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Using tongs, remove shrimp to paper towels to drain. Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 316.6 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 67.5 mg, Fat 19.3 g, Fiber 2.9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 240.8 mg, Sugar 9.2 g

FAST COCONUT SHRIMP



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Tender shrimp are nicely coated with crumbs and coconut in this elegant appetizer. The rum and marmalade sauce on the side is a tasty complement.-Elaine Bonica, Bethel, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen (1-1/3 cups sauce).

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large egg
1 tablespoon water
1 cup panko bread crumbs
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 pound uncooked shrimp (26-30 per pound), peeled and deveined
Oil for deep-fat frying
1 jar (12 ounces) orange marmalade
1/4 cup rum

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, whisk egg and water. In another shallow bowl, combine bread crumbs and coconut. Dip shrimp into egg mixture, then roll in crumb mixture. , In an electric skillet or deep fryer, heat 1/4 in. of oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, until golden brown, 1-2 minutes on each side . Drain on paper towels., Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring orange marmalade and rum to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes. Serve with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

EASY SKILLET COCONUT SHRIMP



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Provided by Bev Weidner

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 21

1 cup jasmine rice
1/2 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon lime zest plus 1 tablespoon lime juice
1 shallot, finely chopped
Kosher salt
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
5 tablespoons coconut oil
1/4 cup dried coconut chips
1/4 cup panko
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 pound sugar snap peas, strings removed
1 pound jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 teaspoon lime zest plus 1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cloves garlic, grated
1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
3 cups frozen mango
1 ripe banana
1 1/2 cups almond milk
1/2 cup coconut milk
Zest and juice of 1 lime
1 cup ice

Steps:

  • For the rice: Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Add the rice, coconut milk, lime zest, shallot, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 cup water to a rice cooker. Follow the manufacturer's instructions and cook until all the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender. Fluff with a fork. Keep the rice in the cooker until ready to serve. Right before serving, transfer the rice to a serving dish and sprinkle the lime juice and cilantro over the top.
  • For the shrimp: Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon coconut oil in a medium skillet over medium heat. Add the coconut chips and panko. Sprinkle with a pinch of salt, then toss to coat. Cook, stirring frequently, until everything is toasted and golden, 4 to 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.
  • Heat a large cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons coconut oil and heat until shimmering. Carefully add the snap peas in a single layer. Let cook without moving until charred on one side, about 1 minute. Stir and cook until charred all over, another 1 to 2 minutes. Sprinkle with salt. Remove the peas to a serving platter.
  • Heat the same cast-iron skillet over high heat. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons coconut oil and heat until shimmering. Add the shrimp, lime zest, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of black pepper and stir so shrimp is equally coated and distributed in the pan. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the shrimp is opaque and slightly browned, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle the shrimp with lime juice and top with some of the panko mixture and cilantro. Serve the shrimp with the snap peas and coconut rice and top everything with the remaining panko mixture.
  • For the dessert: Layer the mango, banana, almond milk, coconut milk, lime zest and juice in a blender with ice. Blend until smooth. Add more ice if desired. Serve in glasses with straws.

COCONUT SHRIMP



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Double-dipping will be the norm for delicious shrimp and a saucy apricot dip.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb uncooked peeled deveined medium shrimp (31 to 35), thawed if frozen, tail shells removed
1 cup Original Bisquick™ mix
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1 cup vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels. In medium bowl, mix Bisquick mix, egg and milk. Add shrimp; gently stir to coat well.
  • In 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat to 375°F. In shallow dish, place half of the coconut (add remaining coconut after coating half of the shrimp). Cooking in batches, remove shrimp one at a time from batter and coat with coconut; place in oil in a single layer. Cook 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until coating is crispy and golden brown and shrimp are pink (cut 1 shrimp open to check doneness). Drain on paper towels.
  • In small bowl, mix chili sauce and apricot preserves. Serve shrimp with sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 660, Carbohydrate 51 g, Cholesterol 145 mg, Fat 7, Fiber 3 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 830 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 0 g

BISQUICK QUICK COCONUT SHRIMP



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This is recipe is out the Betty Crocker Bisquick Weeknight M,eals October 2005. These shrimp are very good--a lot of the coconut sticks to the shrimp. they will be covered in the coconut! the sauce is just okay maybe you know of a better one.... though it is a good basic sauce for these.

Provided by ICook4dannyPuddin

Categories     Spring

Time 1h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lb shrimp, uncooked peeled deveined medium tails removed (31 to 35, thawed if frozen)
1 cup original Bisquick baking mix
1 egg
3/4 cup milk
1 cup vegetable oil
2 1/2 cups flaked coconut
1/2 cup chili sauce
1/2 cup apricot preserves

Steps:

  • Pat shrimp dry with paper towels.
  • Add Bisquick mix, eggs and milk and mix well then add shrimp gently, stir to coat well.
  • In skillet heat over oil over medium heat to 375°F.
  • Place half of the coconut on a dish ( add the other half after coating half of the shrimp) cooking in batched remove shrimp one at a time from the batter and coat with coconut, place in oil in single layer, cook 3 to 4 minutes, turning once, until coating is crispy and golden brown and shrimp are pink. drain on paper towels.
  • Mix chilli sauce and apricot preserves to make the dipping sauce for the shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 747.6, Fat 52.2, SaturatedFat 15.5, Cholesterol 187.2, Sodium 845, Carbohydrate 50.5, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 27.9, Protein 21.2

Tips:

  • Use large shrimp for the best results. Jumbo shrimp are the best choice, but large shrimp will also work well.
  • Make sure the shrimp are peeled and deveined before cooking. This will help to remove any impurities and make the shrimp more enjoyable to eat.
  • Use a light hand when coating the shrimp in the coconut mixture. You want the shrimp to be evenly coated, but you don't want the coating to be too thick.
  • Cook the shrimp in a single layer in a large skillet. This will help to ensure that the shrimp cook evenly.
  • Don't overcrowd the skillet. If you overcrowd the skillet, the shrimp will not cook evenly and will become soggy.
  • Cook the shrimp until they are golden brown and cooked through. The shrimp should be opaque and firm when cooked through.
  • Serve the shrimp immediately with your favorite dipping sauce. Sweet and sour sauce is a classic choice, but you can also use honey mustard, barbecue sauce, or any other sauce you like.

Conclusion:

Coconut shrimp is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. The shrimp are coated in a sweet and savory coconut mixture and then fried until golden brown. The result is a crispy and flavorful shrimp that is sure to please everyone. Serve the shrimp with your favorite dipping sauce and enjoy!

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