Description
A delightful recipe for creamy coconut shrimp that is easy to prepare and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the coconut milk, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add the shrimp and marinate for 15-20 minutes in the refrigerator.
- In a separate shallow dish, combine the flour and shredded coconut.
- Remove the shrimp from the marinade, allowing excess liquid to drip off. Dredge each shrimp in the flour and coconut mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Once hot, add the coated shrimp in a single layer, cooking in batches if necessary.
- Cook the shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Remove from heat and garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture.
- Serve with a side of jasmine rice or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 200mg