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Coconut Shrimp

Name: Coconut Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined, tails on; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 large eggs; 1/4 cup coconut milk; 2 cups sweetened shredded coconut; 3 cups vegetable oil, for frying; Lime wedges and sweet chilli sauce, to serve

Coconut shrimp recipe — plump shrimp in a crisp golden coconut crust, fried until crunchy and served with sweet chilli dip, a Pacific island party favorite.

⏱ 15 minPrep time

🔥 30 minCook time

🍽 4Servings

🏷 AppetizerCategory

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Coconut shrimp is the Pacific’s answer to the perfect party bite: plump shrimp dipped in batter, rolled in shredded coconut and fried until the crust turns golden and shattery. It is the appetizer at luaus, beachside bars and family celebrations across the islands.

The sweet coconut crust against juicy, briny shrimp is a pairing made in paradise. Serve it with a tangy lime-mayo or sweet chilli dip and watch it disappear.

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Step by stepInstructions

Pat the shrimp dry and season lightly with salt and pepper.
Set up three shallow bowls: flour with salt and pepper; eggs whisked with coconut milk; and shredded coconut.
Dredge each shrimp in the flour, dip in the egg mixture, then press into the coconut to coat evenly.
Heat the oil in a deep pot to 350°F. Fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with lime wedges and sweet chilli sauce.

💡 Chef tips & storage

Keep the oil at a steady 350°F so the coconut browns without burning. Fry in small batches so the shrimp cook evenly and stay crisp.

Recipe details

Prep15 min

Cook30 min

Servings4

CategoryAppetizer

PublishedAugust 17, 2026

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