Description
Crispy, golden coconut shrimp with a delightful crunch and tropical flavor that transports you to summer evenings by the ocean.
Ingredients
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1/2 cup flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Mix together sweetened condensed milk, mayonnaise, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the dipping sauce and set aside.
- Prepare three bowls: one with flour, another with beaten eggs, and a third with a mixture of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dip each shrimp in flour, then egg, and finally coat with the coconut-panko mixture.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Add shrimp in batches to the oil and fry for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Drain shrimp on paper towels and serve warm with dipping sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the coconut-panko mixture. Ensure frying temperature is medium to avoid greasy shrimp.