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Best Chinese Coconut Shrimp (Buffet Style)

Deliciously crispy coconut shrimp, perfect for serving at parties or buffets, with a sweet and tangy dipping sauce.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizer, Main
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined
Breading
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup shredded coconut sweetened or unsweetened
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Dipping Sauce
  • 1/2 cup sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 teaspoon soy sauce
Oil
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Method
 

Prepare the Shrimp
  1. Rinse the shrimp under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper.
Coat the Shrimp
  1. Dip each shrimp into the flour mixture, then into the beaten eggs, and finally coat with shredded coconut.
  2. Place the coated shrimp on a baking sheet and set aside.
Heat the Oil
  1. In a deep fryer or large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
Fry the Shrimp
  1. Carefully add the shrimp to the hot oil in batches, frying for about 2-3 minutes or until golden brown.
  2. Remove the shrimp with tongs and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
Make the Dipping Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together sweet chili sauce, lime juice, and soy sauce.
Serve
  1. Serve the coconut shrimp hot with the dipping sauce on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 15gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gFiber: 2gSugar: 5g

Notes

For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture for a spicy kick.

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