Description
Crispy coconut shrimp paired with vibrant mango salsa is a tropical delight that brings sunshine to your dining table. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch, revealing juicy shrimp beneath a toasted coconut coating. The sweet and tangy mango salsa elevates the dish, making it perfect for gatherings or a cozy family dinner. In just under 30 minutes, you can whip up this crowd-pleaser that guarantees smiles and compliments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare your shrimp station with three bowls: one for seasoned flour, one for beaten eggs, and one for coconut flakes.
- Coat each shrimp first in flour, then in eggs, and finally in coconut flakes.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering.
- Fry coated shrimp in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- While frying, mix diced mango with lime juice, cilantro, salt, and pepper to create the salsa.
- Drain fried shrimp on paper towels and serve with mango salsa.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 150mg