Crispy and Simple Coconut Shrimp

Coconut shrimp is simple to make and tastes so much better than anything from a restaurant! My recipe can be ready in one hour and includes an easy dipping sauce.

Ingredients

Coconut shrimp

• 1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut (130g)
• ¾ cup plain panko (55g)
• 2 large eggs
• ⅔ cup all-purpose flour (85g)
• ¼ teaspoon table salt
• ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
• ⅛ teaspoon cayenne powder
• 2 lbs extra large shrimp, thawed, tails on but peels removed (907g)
• Kosher salt, for sprinkling
• Vegetable oil, for frying

Quick & easy dipping sauce

• ⅓ cup sweet chili sauce (113g)
• 3 Tablespoons apricot preserves