How to Make Baked Coconut Shrimp - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked Coconut Shrimp is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. This crispy and tender shrimp is coated in a sweet and savory coconut breading, making it a crowd-pleasing appetizer or main dish. The best part about this recipe is that it is baked, not fried, so you can enjoy the amazing taste and texture of coconut shrimp without the guilt of deep frying.

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • ⅓ cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 cups flaked sweetened coconut
  • 3 egg whites

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Rinse and dry shrimp with paper towels. Mix cornstarch, salt, and cayenne pepper in a shallow bowl. Pour coconut flakes into a separate shallow bowl. Beat egg whites in a third shallow bowl until foamy.
  • Working with one shrimp at a time, dredge it in the cornstarch mixture, then dip it in egg white before rolling it in coconut, making sure to coat the shrimp well. Place on the prepared baking sheet; repeat with the remaining shrimp.
  • Bake the shrimp until they are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center and the coconut is browned, 15 to 20 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through.
  • Nutrition

    310 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 173mg
    • Sodium: 928mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 14g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 41mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 343mg