Go Back
+ servings
An overhead image of golden fried coconut shrimp on a slate plate with a simple dipping sauce
Print Recipe
5 from 3 votes

Easy Coconut Shrimp (Gluten-Free, Clean Eating)

Enjoy a meal time trip to a tropical paradise when you bite into these insanely crunchy coconut shrimp. Clean eating and gluten-free, you'll find it hard to stop at just one.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4
Calories: 281kcal
Author: Kitrusy

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Set up your breading station: Combine the salt, pepper and flour together in one bowl. In another bowl combine the panko and coconut flakes In the third bowl, beat your egg thoroughly together with 1 tsp of water.
  • Bread your shrimp: Dust each shrimp in the flour, shake off any excess and then dip it into the egg to cover all sides. Place the egg-dipped shrimp into the panko/coconut and cover the topside with more panko/coconut, pressing down gently to make it adhere to the shrimp.
  • Rest: Place the coated shrimp onto a tray and allow them to rest for at least 5-7 minutes before frying so that the breading can set, this ensures it won't fall off while frying.
  • Heat oil: Pour enough oil into a heavy-bottomed saucepan to cover about 1-2" and bring the oil to 350°F.
  • Fry your breaded shrimp in batches (starting with the ones that have been resting the longest) until golden brown which should take about 2-3 minutes. Be sure to gently flip your shrimp over to allow for even cooking.
  • Once fried, remove from the oil and place onto a wire rack with a plate or paper towels below it to catch any excess oil.
  • Serve immediately for the best results. If you have leftovers, using an airfryer is a great way to reheat and re-crisp your shrimp.

Nutrition

Serving: 6shrimp | Calories: 281kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 473mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 70IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 1mg