Description
Coconut Shrimp with Mango Dipping Sauce is a delicious appetizer featuring crispy shrimp coated in coconut flakes, served with a sweet and tangy mango sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 ripe mango, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Preheat the oil in a deep fryer or large skillet over medium heat.
- Set up a breading station with three bowls: one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
- Season the shrimp with salt and pepper.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in the egg, and then coat with the coconut-panko mixture.
- Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Remove the shrimp and drain on paper towels.
- For the mango dipping sauce, blend the diced mango, mayonnaise, lime juice, and a pinch of salt until smooth.
- Serve the coconut shrimp hot with the mango dipping sauce on the side.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying to achieve a crispy texture.
- Adjust the sweetness of the mango sauce by adding more or less mayonnaise.
- This dish can be served as an appetizer or a main course.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Caribbean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp with sauce
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: Coconut Shrimp, Mango Dipping Sauce, Appetizer, Seafood