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Crispy Coconut Shrimp Tacos That Will Brighten Your Evenings

Delicious crispy coconut shrimp tacos with spicy lime sauce, perfect for a quick dinner and crowd-pleasing gatherings.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 tacos
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Mexican, Tropical
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

For the Shrimp
  • 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
For the Spicy Lime Sauce
  • 1/2 cup mayonnaise or Greek yogurt Greek yogurt for a lighter option
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
  • 1 tablespoon honey substitute with maple syrup for a vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • hot sauce to taste
For the Toppings
  • 2 cups shredded cabbage
  • 1 cup shredded or julienned carrots
  • 1 medium avocado, sliced or substitute for salsa
  • fresh cilantro for garnish
  • lime wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • shallow bowls

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the mayonnaise or Greek yogurt, lime juice, honey, minced garlic, and hot sauce. Whisk until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  2. Set up a breading station with shallow bowls of flour, beaten eggs, and a mixture of panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut. Dredge shrimp in flour, dip in egg, then coat with the panko-coconut mixture.
  3. Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat to 350°F. Fry the coated shrimp for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Drain on paper towels.
  4. Warm tortillas in a separate dry skillet until pliable. Assemble the tacos with cabbage, carrots, crispy shrimp, spicy lime sauce, avocado, and cilantro.
  5. Serve immediately with extra lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tacoCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 14gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For extra crispiness, double-coat shrimp. Store leftovers in airtight containers separately for best freshness. Consume shrimp within 1-2 days and sauce lasts 3-4 days in the fridge.

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