Description
Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa is a tropical delight that brings sunshine to your table. Featuring succulent shrimp coated in crunchy coconut and paired with a vibrant mango salsa, this dish is perfect for any occasion—be it a summer barbecue or a cozy family dinner. With its irresistible flavors and stunning presentation, it’s sure to impress your guests and elevate your culinary repertoire.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb large shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 ripe mangoes (diced)
- 1/2 cup red onion (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients: Chop mango and onion; set aside.
- Create breading stations: Arrange shallow dishes with flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and coconut flakes.
- Dip and coat shrimp: Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip in egg, then roll in the coconut-panko mix until fully coated.
- Fry shrimp: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Make mango salsa: In a bowl, combine diced mango, red onion, lime juice, salt, and cilantro; mix gently.
- Serve: Plate crispy shrimp alongside mango salsa for an impressive presentation.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp with salsa (about 150g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 160mg