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A plate of golden crispy coconut shrimp served with a dipping sauce.

Classic Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Dipping Sauce

Enjoy crispy coconut shrimp with a delicious dipping sauce. This recipe is perfect as an appetizer or a main dish, offering a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the shrimp coating:
  • 1 lb Large shrimp, peeled and deveined (≈ 450 g)
  • ½ cup Panko Japanese breadcrumbs
  • ½ cup Sweetened shredded coconut unsweetened works too
  • ¼ cup All-purpose flour
  • 2 Large eggs, beaten
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¼ tsp Ground black pepper
  • Oil for frying vegetable, canola, or peanut: 2–3 inches deep
For the dipping sauce:
  • ¼ cup Sweet chili sauce
  • 2 Tbsp Fresh lime juice
  • 1 Tbsp Honey or agave nectar
  • ½ tsp Minced garlic optional
  • ¼ Fish sauce optional

Equipment

  • Small bowl
  • Whisk
  • Paper towels
  • Three shallow dishes
  • Large pot or deep skillet
  • Slotted spoon
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Dipping Sauce
  1. Whisk together sweet chili sauce, lime juice, honey (or agave nectar), minced garlic (if using), and fish sauce (if using) in a small bowl. Set aside.
Preparation
  1. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Set up three shallow dishes: one with flour, salt, and pepper; one with beaten eggs; and one with panko and shredded coconut.
Cooking
  1. Dredge each shrimp in flour, then egg, then the panko-coconut mixture, pressing to coat thoroughly.
  2. Heat oil in a large pot or deep skillet to 350°–375°F (175°–190°C), ensuring it’s 2–3 inches deep.
  3. Fry shrimp in batches for 2–3 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Avoid overcrowding the pot.
  4. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and place on a wire rack over paper towels to drain excess oil.
Serving
  1. Serve the crispy coconut shrimp hot with the prepared dipping sauce.

Notes

Serve immediately for best crispiness. For an extra kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the dipping sauce.