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Coconut Shrimp with the Best Dipping Sauce
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Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
15m
Total Time
30m
This delectable Coconut Shrimp recipe features large, juicy shrimp coated in a crispy, golden-brown layer of sweetened shredded coconut and panko bread crumbs. Served with a mouthwatering dipping sauce made from sweet chili sauce and apricot preserves, this dish is perfect for a delicious appetizer or main course.
Ingredients
Servings:
6
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Ingredients For Coconut Shrimp
Ingredients For Shrimp Dipping Sauce
Steps
1
Rinse shrimp in cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
2
Set up 3 shallow bowls. In the first, stir together 1/4 cup flour, 1/2 tsp garlic powder and 1/2 tsp salt. In the second, beat 2 eggs with a fork. In the third, combine 1 1/2 cups coconut flakes and 1/2 cup panko bread crumbs.
3
Dredge shrimp in flour, then dip in beaten egg and finally dip in crumb mixture using your hands to press the coconut crumb mixture onto your shrimp. Transfer to a platter and repeat with remaining shrimp. Once all shrimp are breaded, either sauté right away or refrigerate for later.
4
To sautee: place a large pan over medium heat and add enough oil to generously cover the bottom (1/4" deep). Once oil is hot (350˚F), add shrimp and sauté 2 minutes per side until golden brown and shrimp is pink and cooked through. Cook in batches and don’t overcrowd the pan. Use tongs to transfer to a paper towel-lined plate.
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Stir together 1/4 cup sweet chili sauce with 1/4 cup apricot preserves. Serve shrimp with dipping sauce and squeeze fresh lime juice over finished shrimp before serving if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total
recipe.
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Calories554kcal27%
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Fat32g1%
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Saturated Fat19g0%
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Carbohydrates53g2%
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Fiber2g0%
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Sugar21g1%
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Protein14g0%
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Cholesterol156mg7%
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Sodium588mg29%
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.