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Coconut Baked Shrimp
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For the Coconut Baked Shrimp
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Preheat oven to broil setting.
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Pat shrimp dry with a towel and season with 1/2 tsp salt.
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Arrange three separate bowls in an assembly line. Place flour in one, whisked eggs (or buttermilk) in the second and shredded coconut in the third.
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Lightly coat the shrimp in the flour and gently tap to remove excess flour.
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Dip the flour coated shrimp in the egg/buttermilk and then roll in the shredded coconut to coat.
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Place coconut shrimp on a sprayed/greased baking rack over a cookie sheet. When all the shrimp are on the rack, lightly coat them with cooking oil spray.
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Place cookie sheet on the middle rack of your oven and broil for 3 minutes on each side or until golden.
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Serve with dipping sauce.
For the Sweet and Sour Sauce
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Place all the ingredients in a bowl and stir to combine.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Dry Your Shrimp Completely 💧Pat shrimp thoroughly with paper towels before breading—excess moisture prevents crispy coating and causes the coconut to steam instead of toast to golden perfection.
- Toast Coconut Before Breading 🥥Lightly toast your unsweetened coconut in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before mixing with flour to deepen its flavor and enhance the nutty, caramelized taste in every bite.
- Double-Dip for Extra Crunch ✨After coating shrimp in the egg mixture and coconut-flour blend, dip once more in egg and coconut for a thicker, crunchier crust that stays crispy even after baking.
- Balance Your Sweet and Sour Sauce 🍯Taste your sauce before serving and adjust the honey-vinegar ratio—add more honey for sweetness or vinegar for tanginess to complement the rich coconut coating perfectly.
- Use Parchment Paper for Effortless Release 📄Line your baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly spray it with cooking oil to prevent sticking and ensure your shrimp maintains its beautiful golden-brown coating throughout baking.
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About the Cook
Hi, I’m Catherine McCord. As a chef, TV host, cookbook author, entrepreneur, and mom of three, my goal at Weelicious is to be a resource dedicated to providing simple, nutritious, and delicious recipes for the whole family.
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High Protein
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Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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