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Outback Coconut Shrimp

Outback Coconut Shrimp

5 from 2 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 6 Servings

Description

This Outback Coconut Shrimp recipe brings golden, crispy, tropical flair to your kitchen. Whether you're hosting guests, planning a date night in, or just treating yourself, these copycat shrimp are always a hit.

Ingredients 

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup shredded coconut, sweetened or unsweetened
  • 1/2 cup dipping sauce, for serving (optional)

Instructions

  • Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Season with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
  • Place flour in one bowl, beaten eggs in a second bowl, and a mixture of panko and shredded coconut in a third bowl.
  • Dredge each shrimp in flour, dip into the beaten eggs, then coat thoroughly in the panko-coconut mixture, pressing to adhere.
  • Air Fryer: Preheat to 400°F (200°C). Spray the basket with cooking spray, arrange shrimp in a single layer, and lightly spray the tops. Air fry 8–10 minutes, flipping halfway, until golden and crispy.
  • Frying: Heat oil in a deep pan to 350°F (175°C). Fry shrimp in batches 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  • Serve warm with your favorite dipping sauce.

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Cooking Spray
  • Parchment Paper, optional

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 269kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 15gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 1195mgPotassium: 248mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 270IUVitamin C: 0.3mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg