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coconut shrimp with wasabi dipping sauce

Crispy baked coconut shrimp served with a wasabi dipping sauce.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Servings: 6
Author: the communal feast

Ingredients

  • 1 pound of shrimp peeled and deveined tails intact
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
  • salt and pepper
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • for the sauce
  • 1 tsp wasabi paste
  • 1/3-1/2 cup mayo
  • 1 TBS lemon juice
  • 1 tsp honey
  • Optional garnish: micro greens lemon wedge

Instructions

  • 1. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with foil and lightly spray with cooking oil.
  • 2. To make the shrimp: Pat shrimps dry with paper towel. Working in an assembly line, combine coconut flakes and panko breadcrumb (add salt and pepper if desired) in a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs. Dredge shrimps in egg mixture, shaking off excess followed by dredging in the dry mixture and place on prepared baking sheet. Repeat until all the shrimp is coated. Cook shrimp for 8-10 minutes, flipping half way. The exterior should be nice and golden.
  • 3. To make the sauce: Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.To serve: Serve shrimp immediately after cooking with sauce on the side.
  • 4. Garnish with greens, and lemon wedges.