Coconut Battered Shrimp

Prep: 75 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: American

Coconut battered shrimp offers a crunchy, sweet, and spicy treat with toasted coconut and warm spices, perfect for entertaining or a flavorful appetizer.

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups sweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 2 pounds large shrimp, shelled with tails on

Instructions

  1. Bake the shredded coconut in a 325°F oven until golden brown, about 10 minutes, stirring several times.
  2. Allow the coconut to cool, then coarsely grind it.
  3. In a large bowl, mix ground coconut with ground cumin, ground coriander, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
  4. Add beaten eggs to the spice mixture and coat the shrimp thoroughly.
  5. Dredge the coated shrimp in the toasted coconut mixture.
  6. Transfer the coated shrimp to greased baking sheets and refrigerate for 1 hour to 1 day.
  7. Preheat the oven to 400°F and bake the shrimp for about 12 minutes until cooked through and golden.
  8. Serve with Mango Chutney Sauce.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

457 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 16.5g 33% DV
Total Fat 24.6g 31% DV
Carbs 63.7g 23% DV
Fiber 22.2g 79% DV
Sugar 4.7g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9964.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1521.5mg 32% DV
Cholesterol 96mg 32% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 565.5mcg 63% DV
Vitamin C 27.2mg 30% DV
Vitamin D 0mcg
Calcium 527mg 41% DV
Iron 23.8mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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