This recipe is straight from the Mess Kitchen (my new name for my kitchen since “Test Kitchen” seemed to official, and “Mess” more accurately describes it as I’m usually feeding the troops and it is, in fact, usually a mess…)
Before switching over to a real food lifestyle, I used to love coconut shrimp, and I figured there had to be a delicious healthy version since coconut (in all forms) is so high on our healthy-stuff-to-eat list. Luckily, this one worked out within the first couple tries and couldn’t be easier!
Easy Coconut Shrimp Recipe
A delicious and healthy version of coconut shrimp! Made with real coconut and gluten-free and grain-free flours for a nostalgic treat!
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 -6
Calories 378kcal
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Ingredients
- 1-2 cups coconut oil tallow, or lard for frying
- 1 lb tail-on jumbo shrimp
- 2 eggs
- 1 cup finely shredded unsweetened coconut
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1½ tsp salt divided
- 1 tsp pepper
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat the coconut oil until hot enough to fry.
- Wash, de-vein, and peel shrimp leaving tails on.
- In a small bowl, beat the eggs with about a teaspoon of water.
- In another bowl, mix together the shredded coconut, almond flour, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of the salt, and pepper.
- Dip each shrimp into the egg and then into the almond flour/coconut mixture until well coated.
- Quickly place into preheated pan of oil.
- Cook approximately 3 minutes per side and don’t touch at all between flipping them.
- When done, remove and sprinkle with additional salt.
- Enjoy!
Notes
I use fresh pineapple, the cream from the top of the coconut milk, and a little honey to make a piña colada dipping sauce (this one's our favorite!) OR Blend fresh mango with a splash of vinegar and some olive oil for a mango sauce (pictured).
Nutrition
Serving: 4-5 shrimps | Calories: 378kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.6g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 21.3g | Cholesterol: 232mg | Sodium: 1111mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.3g
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Could the almond flour be subbed for oat flour ?
Haven’t tried it but maybe?
I made this today and can’t stop eating it….quick and tasty…Will try to substiute chix for the kids…thanks for posting this.
Is there any tallow left after the shrimp are fried? If there is should I re-use it? I just got grassfed beef tallow today and can’t wait to try this recipe!
This looks delicious…I have been making almond popcorn shrimp for my girls for a while now, but who knew it would be so easy to turn it into coconut shrimp?! Can’t wait to try it out this weekend when family comes to visit.
we don’t et shrimp but will eat other types of fish or chicken. Any ideas?
Can easily work for bite size pieces of chicken or white fish.
We made this twice this week. The first time we only had small shrimp on hand, and it didn’t work so well.
The second time we made sure to have the Jumbo Shrimp and it was amazing! Will definitely be making this again.
Thank you for this recipe. I also love coconut shrimp and order it every time I see it on a restaurant menu. I know I’m just fooling myself when I tell myself it’s ok to order it because they really only use coconut in the batter 😉 Been on and off paleo for going on a year now, and ready to get back on track.
Any vegan alternative for the eggs?
You can just use coconut milk with arrowroot powder in it…
Should you use full fat coconut milk, or any? And can you use tapioca flour instead of arrowroot? Just wondering if other combinations have been tried for egg substitute. Thanks! I am looking forward to making this for my kids!
Delicious! I love coconut shrimp. This recipe was truly easy. Thank you!
I substituted 1/4 cup of coconut flour for the 1 cup white flour in my apple crisp recipe. It turned out great. Even my very picky father-in-law liked it. The coconut flavor really added to it. Just make sure your oatmeal is gluten free if you are trying to go that route. I will make it for him again on Fathers day.