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Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Mango Dipping Sauce

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  • Author: Inas Recipes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Mango Dipping Sauce is a restaurant-quality appetizer featuring golden coconut-panko coated shrimp served with a sweet and tangy homemade mango dipping sauce. Perfect for parties, tropical dinners, or summer entertaining.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb (450g) raw jumbo shrimp (16–20 count), peeled and deveined, tails on
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup shredded coconut (sweetened or unsweetened)
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • Neutral oil for frying
  • 1 large ripe mango, peeled, pitted, and cubed
  • 2 tbsp sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp honey or agave nectar
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 tbsp water, if needed

Instructions

  1. Place the mango, sweet chili sauce, lime juice, honey, cayenne pepper if using, and water if needed into a blender or food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a serving bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
  2. Prepare three shallow bowls: combine the flour, garlic powder, paprika, and salt in the first bowl, beat the eggs in the second bowl, and mix the shredded coconut with the Panko breadcrumbs in the third bowl.
  3. Holding each shrimp by the tail, coat in the flour mixture, dip into the beaten eggs, then press firmly into the coconut-Panko mixture until evenly coated.
  4. Heat about 1 inch of neutral oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the shrimp in small batches for 2 to 3 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately with the mango dipping sauce.

Notes

Use large shrimp for the best presentation and juicy texture. Fry in small batches to keep the oil temperature steady and ensure a crisp coating. Serve immediately for maximum crunch with the chilled mango dipping sauce.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Fried
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 4–5 shrimp with sauce
  • Calories: 430
  • Sugar: 14g
  • Sodium: 690mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 34g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 215mg

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