Description
Coconut Shrimp with Sweet Chili Mayo brings tropical flavors right to your dinner table, making crispy seafood feel like a quick vacation. Crunchy coconut coating and zesty mayo create a perfect balance that turns your meal into something special.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)
- 1 cup breadcrumbs (Panko recommended)
Coating and Seasoning:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Dipping Sauce:
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
Instructions
- Heat the oven precisely to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Thoroughly dry each 1 lb of large shrimp using clean paper towels to ensure maximum crispiness.
- Create three separate shallow dishes: first with ½ cup flour seasoned with ½ teaspoon salt and pepper, second with 2 beaten eggs, third with 1 cup mixed coconut and breadcrumbs plus 1 teaspoon paprika.
- Carefully dredge each shrimp first through the seasoned flour, then completely coat in beaten egg, and finally roll generously in the coconut-breadcrumb mixture.
- Arrange coated shrimp on the prepared baking sheet, ensuring they do not touch each other for even browning.
- Roast at 400°F for 12-15 minutes, rotating the tray halfway through to guarantee golden, crispy edges.
- While shrimp bake, whisk ½ cup mayonnaise with 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce, 1 teaspoon lime juice, and ½ teaspoon garlic powder until smooth.
- Remove shrimp when golden and serve immediately with the zesty chili mayo for dipping.
Notes
- Thoroughly pat shrimp dry to ensure crispy coating and prevent soggy results when baking.
- Select large or jumbo shrimp for the best texture and most dramatic presentation with the coconut breading.
- For a gluten-free version, swap regular flour with almond flour or rice flour to maintain the same coating technique.
- Rotate the baking sheet halfway through cooking to guarantee even browning and prevent any shrimp from burning on one side.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 308 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 560 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 155 mg