Description
Whip up Red Lobster Coconut Shrimp in your kitchen and watch your dinner guests light up with excitement. Crispy, golden shrimp coated in sweet coconut flakes make this restaurant-style treat a total crowd-pleaser that feels like a special night out.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb shrimp
- ¾ cup unsweetened coconut
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
Supporting Ingredients:
- ⅓ cup flour
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon milk
Seasonings and Spices:
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅓ cup coconut oil
Instructions
- Mix 1 lb shrimp with ⅓ cup flour, ½ tsp paprika, ¾ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a large bowl until every shrimp is evenly coated.
- Whisk 1 large egg and 1 tbsp milk together in a shallow dish until smooth and well combined.
- Blend ¾ cup unsweetened coconut, ½ cup Panko bread crumbs, and a pinch of salt in another shallow dish, creating a crunchy coating mixture.
- Dunk each flour-covered shrimp into the egg mixture, ensuring complete coverage.
- Roll the egg-dipped shrimp through the coconut-breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to help the coating adhere perfectly.
- Arrange the coated shrimp on a clean baking sheet, keeping them in a single layer without touching.
- Heat ⅓ cup coconut oil in a large skillet over medium heat (around 350°F) until the oil shimmers slightly.
- Carefully place coated shrimp in the hot oil, cooking 2-3 minutes per side until they turn golden brown and curl slightly.
- Transfer the crispy shrimp to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil between batches.
Notes
- Use fresh, large shrimp for the best texture and flavor in this crispy coconut coating.
- Pat shrimp completely dry before coating to ensure the breading sticks perfectly and creates a crunchy exterior.
- Keep the oil at a consistent medium heat to prevent burning and achieve an even golden-brown color on your shrimp.
- Serve immediately after cooking to maintain the crisp coconut breading and prevent the shrimp from becoming soggy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Shrimp
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 to 4
- Calories: 344 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 320 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 19 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 145 mg