30-60 mins
Make-Ahead
Over 1 hour
Quick & Easy
Under 15 mins
Under 30 mins
Red Lobster Coconut Shrimp
Red Lobster Coconut Shrimp
Red Lobster Coconut Shrimp
⏱45 min
👥4
🔥450 cal
Easy
🍽️American
A simplified version of Red Lobster's Coconut Shrimp, perfect for a weeknight treat. Crispy, golden-brown shrimp coated in sweet coconut, served with a tangy dipping sauce.
A simplified version of Red Lobster's Coconut Shrimp, perfect for a weeknight treat. Crispy, golden-brown shrimp coated in sweet coconut, served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the Shrimp dry with paper towels.
Make the Coconut Coating: In a shallow dish, combine all Coconut Coating ingredients.
Make the Egg Wash: In another shallow dish, whisk together the Eggs and Milk.
Coat the Shrimp: Dip each Shrimp in the Egg Wash, then dredge in the Coconut Coating, pressing to adhere.
Make the Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Pineapple Juice, Sweet Chili Sauce, and Rice Vinegar.
Fry the Shrimp: Heat Vegetable Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the Shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain and Serve: Remove the Shrimp from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve immediately with the Dipping Sauce.
Ingredients
4
1 pound450 gLarge Shrimp-peeled and deveined
1 cup100 gSweetened Shredded Coconut
1/2 cup60 gAll-Purpose Flour
1/2 teaspoon2.5 mLBaking Powder
1/4 teaspoon1.25 mLSalt
22Large Eggs
2 tablespoons30 mLMilk
1/2 cup120 mLPineapple Juice
2 tablespoons30 mLSweet Chili Sauce
1 tablespoon15 mLRice Vinegar
Vegetable OilAs needed-for frying
Equipment
3 Shallow Dishes
Large Skillet
Whisk
Paper Towels
Instructions
Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the Shrimp dry with paper towels.
Make the Coconut Coating: In a shallow dish, combine all Coconut Coating ingredients.
Make the Egg Wash: In another shallow dish, whisk together the Eggs and Milk.
Coat the Shrimp: Dip each Shrimp in the Egg Wash, then dredge in the Coconut Coating, pressing to adhere.
Make the Dipping Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the Pineapple Juice, Sweet Chili Sauce, and Rice Vinegar.
Fry the Shrimp: Heat Vegetable Oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the Shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through.
Drain and Serve: Remove the Shrimp from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Serve immediately with the Dipping Sauce.
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