Best Coconut Fried Shrimp Recipes

COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. Stir in water and oil until smooth. Place coconut in another bowl. Dip shrimp into batter, then coat with coconut. , In an electric skillet or deep-fat fryer, heat oil to 375°. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels., In a small saucepan, heat marmalade and honey; stir until blended. Serve with shrimp.

SPICY SHRIMP FRIED COCONUT RICE

Steps:

• Bring coconut milk, 1 1/2 cups chicken broth, water, butter, and sugar to a boil in a large saucepan. Stir in rice. Return to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until liquid has been absorbed and rice is fluffy, about 25 minutes. Remove from heat and let sit for an additional 5 minutes. Remove lid and fluff with a fork. Let cool in the refrigerator at least 2 hours.
• Whisk together soy sauce, hoisin sauce, 2 tablespoons chicken broth, 1 1/2 tablespoons chili oil, and sesame oil in a small bowl. Set sauce mixture aside.
• Spray a large non-stick skillet with cooking spray and set over medium heat. Pour in eggs; scramble to desired doneness, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
• Heat olive oil and remaining 1/2 tablespoon chili oil in the same non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook and stir until softened, about 3 minutes.
• Return scrambled eggs to the skillet and add cooked shrimp, peas, and green onions. Cook and stir over medium heat until peas are tender, about 3 minutes. Add cooked and cooled rice; cook and stir until rice is heated through, about 5 minutes. Pour in sauce mixture and toss to coat. Let sit, covered, on low heat to allow rice to absorb sauce flavor, about 10 minutes.

COCONUT-CRUSTED FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Using small sharp knife and starting at top of inward curve just below tail, butterfly shrimp, cutting each more than halfway through toward outward curve (do not cut shrimp in two). Open each shrimp (as for book) and press slightly to flatten. Mix cornstarch, salt and cayenne in medium bowl. Place coconut in pie dish. Beat egg whites in another medium bowl until frothy. Dredge shrimp in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess. Dip shrimp into egg whites, then press shrimp into coconut; turn shrimp over and press into coconut again to coat both sides.
• Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach depth of 2 inches; heat to 350°F. Working in batches, add shrimp to hot oil; deep-fry until cooked through, about 1 minute. Using tongs or slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain. Arrange shrimp on platter. Serve with Pineapple-Apricot Salsa for dipping.

KETO FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and pepper.
• Stir together coconut flour, garlic powder, and onion powder in a shallow dish. Thoroughly whisk eggs and water in a second shallow dish. Mix together macadamia nuts and coconut in a third shallow dish.
• Dip each shrimp in coconut flour mixture, lightly coating all sides. Dip in egg mixture, then dip in macadamia-coconut mixture. Arrange coated shrimp on the prepared baking sheet.
• Heat 2 tablespoons ghee in a large skillet over medium heat until melted; add 1/2 of the shrimp. Cook, turning often, until shrimp are golden brown and opaque, 3 to 4 minutes total.
• Transfer shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Repeat with remaining shrimp, adding additional ghee as needed.

DEEP-FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Combine eggs, cayenne and seasoning salt in shallow pan.
• Place flour in another shallow pan.
• Combine breadcrumbs and coconut in third pan.
• Dredge shrimp in flour, shaking off excess.
• Holding shrimp by tail, dip into eggs and then roll in breadcrumb mixture, coating thoroughly.
• Heat oil in deep-fryer.
• Add shrimp in batches (do not crowd) and fry until golden-brown, about 3 minutes.
• Transfer to paper towels to drain.
• Serve immediately with sauce.
• For Pineapple Plum Sauce: Combine pineapple and plum sauce in small bowl.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.

DEEP FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Heat oil in deep fryer or deep skillet to 325*.
• Meanwhile, mix flour, salt, ginger, and pepper.
• Beat egg whites, just until foamy.
• Coat shrimp with flour; dip into egg whites.
• Pat coconut onto shrimp.
• Fry, turning once, for about 2-3 minutes, until golden brown.

COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Butterfly shrimp by cutting the inner curve of the shrimp deeply, but not all the way through.
• Press to flatten on your cutting board.
• Dredge the shrimp in the flour, shaking off excess.
• Then dip into the egg whites and then into the coconut.
• Fry shrimp in a deep fat fryer or deep skillet, a few at a time, for 1-1.5 minutes or until golden brown.
• Drain on a clean paper bag.
• To make dipping sauce, warm the preserves in a small skillet until it melts, and stir in pina colada mix.
• Serve warm dipping sauce with fried shrimp.

SAMBAL CHILI COCONUT SHRIMP (STIR-FRIED SHRIMP SAUTEED IN HOT CHILI, GARLIC & COCONUT MILK) RECIPE - (4.8/5)

Steps:

• Prepare the sambal paste: Blend the first 6 ingredients, after the shrimp, in a food processor and blend into a thick, chunky paste. You can also do this in a mortar & pestle by finely chopping the shallots, garlic and lemon grass & then pounding them with the garlic-ginger paste, belacan and ginger juice until you get the same chunky paste. Set aside Heat 2 tbls of oil in a saute pan over medium heat. Add shrimps & stir fry until just pink. Remove the shrimp & set aside Add 1 tbl of oil, sambal paste, lemon juice, sugar and salt to the pan & saute until fragrant, about 3 minutes. Stir in coconut milk until blended and simmer for 3 minutes. Add the shrimp and simmer until they are fully cooked, about another minutes

DEEP-FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• NOTE; the shrimp must be chilled for at least 5-24 hours (the longer chilling time the better it will be).
• In a medium bowl whisk egg with 1/2 cup flour, beer and baking powder until well combined.
• Prepare two separate bowls, place 1/3 cup flour in one bowl and the coconut in the other bowl.
• Holding the shrimp by the tail dredge firstly in flour shaking off any excess flour, then dip in the beer batter allowing excess to drip off.
• Roll the shrimp in coconut pressing down slightly with fingers to adhere the coconut to the shrimp.
• Repeat with all remaining shrimp.
• Place onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
• Refrigerate for a minimum of 5-24 hours.
• Heat oil in a deep-fryer or in a large heavy pot to 350°F.
• Fry the shrimp in batches turning once until golden brown.
• Carefully using tongs remove to a brown paper bag or paper towels to drain.

COCONUT BATTERED SHRIMP (DEEP FRIED)

Steps:

• Preheat deep fryer to 350 degrees F. In a medium size bowl beat egg, pina colada mix, and self rising flour into a batter. Add coconut into this batter using a fork.
• Dip shrimp into batter, then into a bowl of the crushed crackers.
• Cook shrimp until golden in color. Place on paper towels to dry. You may reduce the amount of pina colada mix for a less sweet shrimp.

OVEN FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP WITH PINEAPPLE SALSA

Steps:

• see above

STOVETOP FRIED COCONUT SHRIMP

Steps:

• Fill a 9-inch cast iron skillet with 1/2 inch of peanut oil. Clip a thermometer onto the side of the skillet and turn heat to medium-high; heat oil to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place several layers of paper towels on a platter; set aside.
• Whisk salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl until even in color. Add cornstarch and mix until blended. Whisk eggs thoroughly in a second bowl. Mix sweetened and unsweetened coconut in a third bowl until well combined.
• Pat shrimp dry. Dredge each shrimp in the cornstarch mixture until thoroughly coated; set on a plate. Repeat with remaining shrimp. Dip each shrimp in egg and then roll in the coconut mixture, pressing a reasonable amount of coconut onto shrimp. Return shrimp to the plate. Add more coconut as needed.
• Place shrimp, one at a time, into the hot oil, going counterclockwise. Flip shrimp after 90 seconds. Cook until meat is opaque, another 20 to 60 seconds more. Place shrimp on the prepared platter and allow to drain while you cook the remaining shrimp. Allow the oil to return to temperature between batches.

COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP WITH DIPPING SAUCE - BOBBY DEEN

Steps:

• Dipping Sauce:.
• Add all the sipping sauce ingredients to a pot on a low temperature. Heat for 10 minutes, making sure you stir ingredients every few minutes.
• In a large, heavy pot, heat 2-inches of the peanut oil to 325degrees f. Or use a deep fryer.
• Meanwhile in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the water and whisk until smooth. Let the batter stand for 15 minutes.
• In a wide shallow bowl, toss the coconut and bread crumbs together.
• Put the shrimp into the batter. Remove the shrimp, 1 at a time, and dredge in the coconut mixture, pressing to help the cocnut adhere.
• Fry the shrimp in batches in the hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes or until brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a baking sheet lined with paper towels.
• Serve the shrimp with the dipping sauce.

COCONUT SHRIMP WITH A KICK - BAKED OR FRIED

Steps:

• Combine cornstarch, salt and cayenne in a shallow dish.
• Beat egg whites in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
• Place coconut in a zipper bag or on a plate.
• Make a slit down inner curve of shrimp and press lightly to flatten shrimp.
• Coat shrimp with cornstarch mixture.
• Holding each shrimp by the tail dip in egg mixture.
• Coat shrimp with coconut.
• To FRY: in hot oil (375°F) fry shrimp a few at a time for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side- or until golden brown- don't overcook! Drain on paper towels or a clean brown paper bag.
• To BAKE: in a 450°F oven bake shrimp on a lightly oiled baking sheet for 12-14 minutes or until brown turning once.

COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP WITH DIPPING SAUCE

Steps:

• Add all dipping sauce ingredients to a pot on a low temperature. Heat for 10 minutes, making sure you stir ingredients every few minutes. In a large, heavy pot, heat 2-inches of the peanut oil to 325 degrees F. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder. Add the water and whisk until smooth. Let the batter stand for 15 minutes. In a wide, shallow bowl, toss the coconut and bread crumbs together. Put the shrimp into the batter. Remove the shrimp, 1 at a time, and dredge in the coconut mixture, pressing to help the coconut adhere. Fry the shrimp in batches in the hot oil for 1 to 2 minutes or until brown. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the shrimp to a baking sheet lined with paper towels. Serve the shrimp with the dipping sauce.

SHRIMP FRIED RICE IN COCONUT CUPS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400°F. Unroll dough into 1 long rectangle on work surface; firmly press perforations to seal. Sprinkle coconut over dough, gently pressing coconut into dough. With sharp knife, cut dough into 8 equal squares. Press 1 square, coconut side down, into each of 8 ungreased regular-size muffin cups.
• Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown. Immediately use small cup to press dough down inside each crescent cup.
• Meanwhile, in large nonstick skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sprinkle shrimp with salt, pepper and garam masala; add to skillet. Cook and stir until shrimp start to turn pink. Add frozen rice and vegetables, pineapple and soy sauce. Cook, stirring frequently, until shrimp are pink and rice mixture is steaming hot. Stir in cashews.
• Spoon hot shrimp-rice mixture evenly into crescent cups. Sprinkle with cilantro.

COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Mix coconut, flour, salt and pepper. Dip shrimp in egg; roll in coconut mixture.
• Heat oil in large deep skillet on medium heat to 325°F.
• Add shrimp; cook 3 to 4 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. Serve with lemon wedges or a sauce, if desired.

COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel shrimp, leaving the tails intact; devein, if desired, and set shrimp aside. Combine biscuit mix, sugar, and beer, stirring until smooth; set mixture aside. Coat shrimp with flour; dip into beer mixture, allowing excess to drain. Gently roll coated shrimp in flaked coconut. Pour vegetable oil to a depth of 3 inches in a large saucepan; heat to 350°. Cook shrimp, a few at a time, 1 to 2 minutes or until golden; drain on paper towels, and serve immediately with Orange-Lime Dip.

COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• In a bowl, combine the first five ingredients. Stir in water and oil until smooth. Dip shrimp into batter, then coat with coconut. In your deep fryer, heat oil to 375°F. Fry shrimp, a few at a time, for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels. In a saucepan, heat marmalade and honey stir until blended. Serve as a dipping sauce for the shrimp.

COCONUT FRIED SHRIMP

Steps:

• Peel shrimp, leaving tails intact; devein, if desired.
• Combine pancake mix and beer in a small bowl; stir until smooth.
• Pour oil to depth of 2 inches into a dutch oven; heat to 350 degrees.
• Dredge shrimp in flour, shake off excess.
• Dip shrimp into batter, dredge in coconut.
• Fry, a few at a time, 45 seconds on each side or until golden.
• Drain on paper towels.