Baked Coconut Shrimp

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This crispy baked coconut shrimp recipe makes a great dinner or appetizer. I serve them with orange marmalade for dipping.

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Plate of crispy coconut shrimp with dipping sauce on parchment paper.
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined

  • cup cornstarch

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper

  • 2 cups flaked sweetened coconut

  • 3 egg whites

Directions

  1. Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.

    Ingredients for coconut shrimp, including shrimp, coconut, and egg whites.

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  2. Rinse shrimp; pat dry with paper towels.

    Hand patting raw shrimp dry with a paper towel in a bowl.

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  3. Combine cornstarch, salt, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl. Add coconut flakes to a separate shallow bowl. Beat egg whites in a third shallow bowl until foamy.

    Three bowls with flour, egg wash, and shredded coconut for coating.

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  4. Dredge 1 shrimp in cornstarch mixture; shake off excess. Dip into beaten egg whites. Left up so excess drips back into the bowl. Press into coconut to completely coat. Place coated shrimp, unstacked, on the prepared baking sheet. Repeat with remaining shrimp.

    Shrimp being coated in flour, egg wash, and coconut on a tray.

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  5. Bake in the preheated oven until outsides bright pink, centers opaque and no longer transparent, and coconut is browned, 15 to 20 minutes, flipping shrimp halfway through.

    Baked coconut shrimp on a golden baking sheet, crispy and golden brown.

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  6. Enjoy!

    Plate of crispy coconut shrimp with dipping sauce on parchment paper.

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Editor's Note:

The nutrition data for this recipe includes the full amount of coating ingredients. The actual amount of coating consumed will vary.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

383 Calories
14g Fat
34g Carbs
30g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 383
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 14g 18%
Saturated Fat 12g 59%
Cholesterol 239mg 80%
Sodium 1766mg 77%
Total Carbohydrate 34g 12%
Dietary Fiber 4g 16%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 30g 60%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 111mg 9%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 394mg 8%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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