Description
Coconut shrimp with pineapple dip is a delightful dish that combines the sweetness of coconut with the savory crunch of fried shrimp, served with a creamy pineapple dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
For the Pineapple Dip:
- 1 cup fresh pineapple, chopped
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Set up a breading station with three shallow bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of coconut, panko, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
- Dip each shrimp in flour, then in eggs, and finally coat with the coconut mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a blender, combine pineapple, mayonnaise, honey, lime juice, and salt to make the dip.
- Serve the shrimp warm with the pineapple dip on the side.
Notes
- Use large, fresh shrimp for the best flavor.
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- Consider adding cayenne pepper to the coconut mixture for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp with dip
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Coconut Shrimp, Pineapple Dip, Tropical Appetizer, Fried Shrimp