Crisp Coconut Shrimp with Oriental Dipping Sauce

Delight your taste buds with these **Crisp Coconut Shrimp** paired with a zesty **Oriental Dipping Sauce**—a perfect blend of crunchy, golden perfection and bold, tangy flavor. This recipe transforms succulent shrimp into crispy bites coated in a texture-rich mix of panko breadcrumbs and unsweetened coconut, ensuring every mouthful is deliciously satisfying. The accompanying dipping sauce combines soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger with a hint of sesame oil and optional sriracha for a sweet, savory, and slightly spicy finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this easy-to-make dish is ideal for special appetizers, weeknight dinners, or crowd-pleasing party platters. Serve hot and watch them disappear!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:10 mins

Total Time:30 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined (tails on)
• 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• 2 cups vegetable oil, for frying
• 2 tablespoons soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 0.5 teaspoon grated ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon sriracha (optional, for spice)

Directions

Step 1

Prepare the oriental dipping sauce by combining soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and sriracha (if using) in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.

Step 2

In a shallow dish, mix together the all-purpose flour, salt, and black pepper.

Step 3

In a separate shallow dish, beat the eggs until smooth.

Step 4

In a third shallow dish, combine the panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut.

Step 5

Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.

Step 6

Dip the floured shrimp into the beaten eggs, ensuring it is fully coated.

Step 7

Press the shrimp into the coconut and panko mixture, coating evenly and pressing gently to adhere.

Step 8

Heat the vegetable oil in a deep skillet or saucepan over medium heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

Step 9

Fry the shrimp in small batches for 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Do not overcrowd the pan.

Step 10

Remove the shrimp from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain any excess oil.

Step 11

Serve the crisp coconut shrimp immediately with the oriental dipping sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1337.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	6024.5

Total Fat 555.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 120.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.9g
Cholesterol 1257.8mg	0%
Sodium 4992.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 19.0g	0%
Total Sugars 45.2g
Protein 144.0g	0%

Vitamin D 82IU	0%
Calcium 296.0mg	0%
Iron 12.7mg	0%
Potassium 1775.3mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 81.1%

Protein: 9.3%

Carbs: 9.5%