Baked Coconut Shrimp with Apricot Dipping Sauce
Nancy Blackstone
Baked coconut shrimp has a lightly sweet flavor, and when served with an apricot dipping sauce containing a hint of spice, it's a tropical sensation!
Prep Time 20 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 35 minutes mins
Course Main Dish
Cuisine Polynesian
Servings 35 pieces
Calories 56 kcal
Coconut Shrimp
- 1 lb. large or extra large shrimp peeled and deveined
- 1 ¼ cups cornstarch
- ½ teaspoon paprika or ¼ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ cups coconut
- ½ cup Panko bread crumbs
Apricot Dipping Sauce
- ¼ cup apricot jam
- ¼ cup Thai chili sauce
Coconut Shrimp
Thaw shrimp using one of the methods listed in the post above.
Mix cornstarch, paprika and garlic powder in one bowl.
Mix eggs and salt in another bowl.
Combine coconut and Panko bread crumbs in a third bowl.
Coat shrimp in cornstarch mixture, then dip in egg mixture, then roll in coconut crumb mixture. Place on a large, ungreased baking sheet.
Bake at 400 degrees for 15-20 minutes, until coconut and crumbs are lightly browned.
To Fry shrimp: Fill a frying pan with ¼ - ½ inch coconut or canola oil and heat until oil is 350 degrees (or when small bubbles form around a wooden spoon.) Cook 2-3 minutes until shrimp is pink and coconut is golden. Remove and drain on paper towel.
To Air Fry Shrimp: Place coated shrimp in air fryer basket, and fry at 400 degrees for 7 minutes, then turn the shrimp over and cook an additional 4 minutes or until shrimp is pink and coconut is golden.
Substitute apricot jam with mango or orange jam, if desired.
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 56kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 62mgPotassium: 55mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 33IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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