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Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp Recipe

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This Easy Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe offers a delightful combination of crispy panko breadcrumbs and sweet shredded coconut coating tender, juicy shrimp. Baked to perfection, it’s a healthier alternative to fried coconut shrimp, delivering a crunchy texture with rich buttery flavor in just 25 minutes. Perfect as an appetizer or a main dish paired with your favorite dipping sauce.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 20 servings

Ingredients

Coating Mixtures

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (unsweetened)

Main Ingredient

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

For Baking

  • 1/3 cup butter, melted

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F to ensure a hot environment for crisping the shrimp evenly and quickly.
  2. Prepare Coating Bowls: In one shallow bowl, combine the flour and salt. In a second bowl, whisk together the egg and milk until smooth. In a third bowl, mix the panko breadcrumbs with the shredded coconut for a crunchy, flavorful coating.
  3. Flour Coat the Shrimp: Dip each shrimp into the flour mixture, tossing to coat thoroughly and shaking off any excess. This helps the egg mixture adhere better.
  4. Egg Wash: Next, dip the floured shrimp into the egg and milk mixture, coating it completely to act as a binder for the breadcrumb coating.
  5. Coconut and Panko Coating: Finally, press each egg-coated shrimp into the panko and shredded coconut mixture, making sure each shrimp is well covered with an even layer.
  6. Arrange on Baking Sheet: Lightly spray a cookie sheet or baking pan with cooking spray. Place the coated shrimp in a single layer without crowding to allow even cooking.
  7. Drizzle Melted Butter: Evenly drizzle the melted butter over the arranged shrimp to enhance browning and flavor while baking.
  8. Bake Shrimp: Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the shrimp turn pink, are firm to the touch, and the coating is golden and crisp.

Notes

  • You can use sweetened shredded coconut if you prefer a sweeter flavor, but unsweetened keeps the shrimp less sugary and more balanced.
  • For extra crunch, broil for 1-2 minutes at the end of baking watching carefully to avoid burning.
  • Serve with a sweet chili sauce, pineapple salsa, or a tangy dipping sauce for a perfect appetizer.
  • Ensure shrimp are fully thawed if using frozen to guarantee even cooking.
  • Butter can be replaced with olive oil for a dairy-free option but may slightly alter flavor and texture.
  • Author: ELLA
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Find it online: https://ellarecipe.com/easy-baked-coconut-shrimp-recipe/