Coconut Baked Shrimp

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Coconut Baked Shrimp

Coconut baked shrimp is a family-friendly recipe that is not only easy to make but also a fun way to introduce kids to new flavors. Serve with this delectable sweet and sour dipping sauce to take them to the next level!

Prep Time10

Cook Time6

Total Time16

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Servings: servings

Calories: 310kcal

Author: Catherine McCord

Ingredients

Coconut Shrimp:

1/4 cup all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 eggs, whisked (you could also use 1/2 cup buttermilk to coat the shrimp instead)
1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
1 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined

Sweet and Sour Sauce:

1/2 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons honey
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1/2 teaspoons minced ginger

Instructions

For the Coconut Baked Shrimp:

Preheat oven to broil setting.
Pat shrimp dry with a towel and season with 1/2 tsp salt.
Arrange three separate bowls in an assembly line. Place flour in one, whisked eggs (or buttermilk) in the second and shredded coconut in the third.
Lightly coat the shrimp in the flour and gently tap to remove excess flour.
Dip the flour coated shrimp in the egg/buttermilk and then roll in the shredded coconut to coat.
Place coconut shrimp on a sprayed/greased baking rack over a cookie sheet. When all the shrimp are on the rack, lightly coat them with cooking oil spray.
Place cookie sheet on the middle rack of your oven and broil for 3 minutes on each side or until golden.
Serve with dipping sauce.

For the Sweet and Sour Sauce:

Place all the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.

Video

Notes

To Air Fry: Follow instructions up to step 5. Then place shrimp in an even layer in air fryer basket, lightly spray with cooking oil spray and air fry at 400°F for 5 minutes or until golden.

Storage and Freezing: Store the shrimp in a container that has a tight-fitting lid and is airtight. Baked coconut shrimp can be kept in the fridge for up to 3-4 days or in the freezer for 6 months.

Reheating: For best results, reheat baked coconut shrimp at 300°F in the oven for 8-10 minutes or the air fryer for 3-4 minutes. The key is to reheat gradually so that you maintain a crispy exterior while ensuring the shrimp don't get chewy or tough.

Nutrition

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