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Copycat Red Lobster Coconut Shrimp

Golden brown Copycat Red Lobster Coconut Shrimp served on a plate with a side of dipping sauce.
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Recreate the popular Red Lobster coconut shrimp at home with this easy recipe. Enjoy crispy, golden shrimp served with a sweet piña colada dipping sauce.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Vegetable oil, for frying
  • For the Piña Colada Dipping Sauce:
  • 1 cup pineapple juice
  • 1/4 cup cream of coconut
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch

Instructions

  1. Prepare the dipping sauce: In a small saucepan, whisk together pineapple juice, cream of coconut, lime juice, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.
  2. Set up your dredging station: Place flour seasoned with salt and pepper in one shallow dish. Place beaten eggs in a second shallow dish. Combine shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs in a third shallow dish.
  3. Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. Dredge each shrimp first in the seasoned flour, then dip in the beaten eggs, and finally coat thoroughly with the coconut-panko mixture.
  4. Heat about 1 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet or Dutch oven over medium-high heat to 350°F (175°C).
  5. Fry the shrimp in batches, being careful not to overcrowd the pan, for 2-3 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  6. Remove shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on a wire rack or paper towels.
  7. Serve immediately with the prepared piña colada dipping sauce.

Notes

  • For an air fryer version, preheat your air fryer to 375°F (190°C). Lightly spray the coated shrimp with cooking spray and cook for 8-10 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and crispy.
  • Ensure the oil is at the correct temperature for optimal crispiness.
  • You can make the dipping sauce ahead of time and refrigerate it.

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