Description
A delicious Chinese coconut shrimp recipe featuring crispy shrimp coated in coconut and a hint of sweetness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper.
- Dip each shrimp into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with shredded coconut.
- Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels.
- Drizzle honey over the shrimp before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of honey based on your sweetness preference.
- Serve with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
- Ensure oil is hot enough before frying for a crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chinese coconut shrimp recipe, shrimp, coconut shrimp, fried shrimp