Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMargaritaville Restaurant - Times SquareCrispy Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Crispy Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Served with a sweet pineapple dipping sauce and French fries.

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Ingredients

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Crispy Coconut Shrimp

Pineapple Dipping Sauce

French Fries

Method

Crispy Coconut Shrimp

  1. 1

    Prepare the Shrimp

    Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Set Up Breading Stations

    In three separate bowls, place the flour, beaten egg, and a mixture of coconut flakes and panko breadcrumbs.

  3. 3

    Bread the Shrimp

    Dip each shrimp into the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg, and finally coat with the coconut-panko mixture. Press lightly to adhere.

  4. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until shimmering.

  5. 5

    Fry the Shrimp

    Fry the shrimp in batches, about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

Pineapple Dipping Sauce

  1. 6

    Combine Ingredients

    In a small bowl, combine the diced pineapple, brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, and red pepper flakes.

  2. 7

    Mix and Chill

    Mix well and let the sauce sit for at least 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.

French Fries

  1. 8

    Cook the Fries

    Prepare the frozen French fries according to package instructions, usually by baking or frying.

  2. 9

    Season

    Once cooked, sprinkle with salt to taste.

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