Coconut Shrimp Platter
Crispy coconut-crusted shrimp served with a fresh lime wedge, crunchy red onion, lettuce, and golden fries. A fun, flavorful dinner that's surprisingly easy to make at home.
- Total time
- 35 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 lb frozen french fries
- ½ medium red onion
- 1 whole lime
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Spread the 1 lb frozen fries on a baking sheet and bake until golden and crispy, about 20-25 minutes, shaking halfway.
- 2
While fries bake, set up three shallow bowls: one with 0.5 cup flour, one with 2 beaten eggs, and one with 1 cup coconut and 0.5 cup panko mixed together.
- 3
Pat the 1 lb shrimp dry. Dip each shrimp in flour, then egg, then coconut mixture, pressing gently to coat. Place on a plate.
- 4
Heat 0.5 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches, not crowding the pan, until golden brown and cooked through, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- 5
Drain shrimp on paper towels. Thinly slice the 0.5 red onion and cut the lime into wedges.
- 6
Serve shrimp with fries, red onion, and lime wedges for squeezing over.
Tools you’ll need
- baking sheet
- large skillet
- shallow bowls
- tongs
- paper towels
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