Coconut Shrimp with Creamy Mayo Sauce
A delightful blend of crispy coconut shrimp paired with a creamy lime mayo sauce that brings coastal flavors right to your kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Tropical
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Mix the panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut in a bowl.
- Whisk the large eggs in another bowl until frothy.
- Dip each shrimp into the egg mixture, then coat in the panko and coconut mixture.
- Arrange the coated shrimp on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes until golden.
- Mix the mayonnaise, lime juice, garlic powder, paprika, and salt in a separate bowl for the sauce.
- Serve the shrimp hot with the creamy mayo sauce.
Notes
For best results, enjoy fresh out of the oven. If reheating, use the oven to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 160mg