Description
Crispy Coconut Shrimp with Irresistible Honey Soy Dipping Sauce
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Raw Shrimp (Deveined with tails on)
- 1/2 cup All Purpose Flour (Gluten-free option available)
- 1/4 cup Cornstarch (Arrowroot starch can be used)
- 2 large Eggs (Can substitute with flaxseed meal and water)
- 1 cup Panko Breadcrumbs (For a crunchy texture)
- 1 cup Sweetened Shredded Coconut (Unsweetened can be lighter)
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder (Fresh minced garlic can be used)
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt (Use sea or kosher salt)
- 2 cups Vegetable Oil (For frying, or use canola/peanut oil)
- 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley (Chopped, for garnish)
- 1/3 cup Honey (Agave syrup for vegan option)
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce (Gluten-free soy sauce preferred)
- 1 tablespoon Rice Vinegar (Apple cider or white vinegar can work)
- 2 cloves Garlic (Minced)
- 1 teaspoon Ginger (Minced, fresh preferred)
Instructions
- Prepare Dipping Sauce: In a saucepan, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and ginger. Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 2 minutes. Strain and set the sauce aside.
- Setup Breading Station: Arrange three shallow bowls: one with a flour and cornstarch mix, the next with whisked eggs, and the last with a combination of panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut.
- Bread the Shrimp: Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, dip into the egg, and coat with the panko mixture. Repeat until all shrimp are breaded.
- Fry the Shrimp: Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Fry the shrimp for 4-6 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
- Serve: Plate your shrimp with the honey soy dipping sauce and garnish with chopped parsley.
Notes
- This dish is perfect for appetizers.
- You can adjust the sweetness of the sauce by adding more or less honey.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg