Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Mayo Dip
Looking for the best coconut shrimp recipe? This crispy coconut shrimp with sweet chili mayo dipping sauce is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish! It’s crunchy, golden, and packed with tropical flavors perfect for seafood lovers!
Ingredients for Crunchy Coconut Shrimp:
1 pound large shrimp, peeled & deveined (tails on or off)
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon black pepper
½ teaspoon garlic powder
¼ teaspoon paprika
2 large eggs, beaten
2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
Vegetable oil (for frying)
Optional: Fresh lime wedges for serving
Ingredients for Sweet Chili Mayo Dipping Sauce:
½ cup mayonnaise
¼ cup sweet chili sauce (adjust to taste)
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon rice vinegar (optional, for extra tang)
Instructions:
1. Prep the Shrimp:
Pat shrimp dry with paper towels—this helps the coconut coating stick better.
2. Season the Flour:
In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
3. Set Up the Breading Station:
Dish 1: Seasoned flour
Dish 2: Beaten eggs
Dish 3: Shredded coconut
4. Bread the Shrimp:
Dredge shrimp in flour, shaking off excess.
Dip into eggs, then coat generously with shredded coconut—press gently to adhere.
5. Fry the Coconut Shrimp:
Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet or deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Fry shrimp in small batches for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden, crispy, and cooked through.
6. Drain:
Transfer fried shrimp to a wire rack or paper towels to remove excess oil.
7. Make Sweet Chili Mayo:
In a bowl, whisk together mayo, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and optional rice vinegar until smooth.
8. Serve:
Serve your crispy coconut shrimp hot with sweet chili mayo dipping sauce on the side. Garnish with lime wedges for a zesty finish!
Perfect for:
Game day appetizers
Tropical seafood dinners
Party finger foods
Quick weeknight seafood recipes
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