Description
Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa is a mouthwatering dish that combines juicy shrimp coated in a golden coconut crust with a refreshing, tangy mango salsa. Perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy night in, this recipe transforms your kitchen into a tropical paradise. With its vibrant colors and textures, this dish is not only delicious but also visually stunning. Get ready to elevate your cooking game and make every bite an unforgettable experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, deveined
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, whisked
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lime juice
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour (for coating)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with whisked eggs, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut.
- Dip each shrimp in flour, then egg wash, and finally coat with the coconut-panko mixture.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- While shrimp cooks, mix diced mango with cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper to make the salsa.
- Serve warm shrimp alongside mango salsa for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 14g
- Cholesterol: 160mg