Description
Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa is a tropical delight that combines the crunch of golden-brown shrimp with a refreshing, vibrant mango salsa. Perfect for entertaining or as a fun weeknight dinner, this dish is an instant crowd-pleaser that transports you to sun-soaked beaches with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 cup coconut flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
- 1 ripe mango, diced
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup red onion, finely diced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up three bowls: one with seasoned flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and coconut flakes.
- Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip into eggs, then coat in the panko-coconut mixture. Repeat until all shrimp are coated.
- Arrange the shrimp on the baking sheet in a single layer and bake for 15–20 minutes until golden brown.
- While the shrimp bakes, combine the diced mango, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a bowl for the salsa.
- Serve immediately alongside the mango salsa for maximum crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer/Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 shrimp (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 360mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 180mg