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Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp is crispy and crunchy shrimp that will make your mouth water.  Decadent and succulent shrimp surrounded by a crunchy coconut batter. Indeed, they are slightly sweet and salty perfect to serve as a main course or as an appetizer. Moreover, they taste better than any restaurant, but in the comfort of your own home and cheaper too. Perfect for a romantic date night dinner with your spouse or family, not to mention, any time or even a special occasion. As a matter of fact, these little appetizers will disappear before your eyes.Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp a close up picture. Perfect appetizer or dinner
Desiccated, Unsweetened Coconut from Amazon in this recipe. Years ago when we went out to eat coconut shrimp was new and popular. Consequently, this recipe is easily changed from all-purpose flour to grain-free flour. If not everyone in your family is grain-free make a batch of each just substitute the cassava flour for regular flour. Needless to say, shrimp is one of my favorite seafood. Ideally, this meal goes well with cauliflower rice, cauliflower mash, dairy-free coleslaw, and a nice salad.  In fact, for a more surf and turf dinner serve with Best Prime Rib Roast or Keto Garlic Filet Mignon. Normally, in restaurants, it is normally served with horseradish-orange marmalade sauce.
Serves 8

Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp:

Gluten-Free coconut shrimp are easy to make as well as dairy-free. However, if you prefer dairy just substitute buttermilk or whole milk in the recipe. My blog post on Cassava Flour Information may be useful if you have never heard of it before. More importantly, Cassava Flour and canned Thai unsweetened Coconut Milk can be found on Amazon.

Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients:

Directions:

Before you begin:

In conclusion, if using raw shrimp make sure to devein them. To devein them make a slit down the back of the shrimp and remove the dark vein.

First, in a bowl combine shredded coconut,  cassava flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.Cassava Flour and seasoningSecond, in a separate bowl combine beaten coconut milk and lemon juice (let sit for 5 minutes). Thirdly, beat eggs into coconut milk with lemon juice.Coconut milk, lemon juice and eggs beaten together Working in batches place 5-8 shrimp into the buttermilk mixture. Next, dip into the flour mixture. Next, dip shrimp into the flour mixture.Adding gluten-free breading to the shrimpRepeat so that the shrimp are double-dipped.Dipping the shrimp into the egg mixture a second time.Shrimp are double-battered.Double Dipped Coconut ShrimpDirections for Frying:

You can fry it up on the stovetop or use a wok. Using wax paper line a half sheet pan and place coated shrimp on and line a second cookie sheet for the cooked shrimp. I used a Wok because I feel it takes less oil. If you have an electric Wok turn it on to high or tempura. Place 6 – 10 shrimp in a wok at a time.

Fry shrimp for approximately 2 minutes per side.Frying the shrimpMost importantly, do not overload the wok or frying pan. Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp

Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp on an oval platter with lemon wedges

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Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp

Gluten-Free Coconut Shrimp Recipe a classic steakhouse recipe for an appetizer or as a main course. Slightly sweet, salty, and crunchy.
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 325kcal
Author LaRena Fry

Equipment

Frying Pan
Spyder
Half Sheet
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Ingredients

  • 3 lbs raw peeled shrimp
  • 2/4 cups desiccated coconut
  • 1 1/4 cup cassava flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 1/2 cup Canned unsweetened full fat coconut milk
  • 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup avocado oil

Instructions

  • First and foremost, If you have raw shrimp that you need to peel you will also need to devein them.
    3 lbs raw peeled shrimp
  • To devein them make a slit down the back of the shrimp and remove the dark vein.
  • First, in a bowl combine desiccated coconut,  cassava flour, salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
    2/4 cups desiccated coconut, 1 1/4 cup cassava flour, 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp black pepper, 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • In a separate bowl combine beaten coconut milk and lemon juice (let sit 5 minutes).
    2 beaten eggs, 1/2 cup Canned unsweetened full fat coconut milk, 1 tbsp fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • Next beat eggs into the coconut milk with lemon juice.
  • Working in batches place 5-8 shrimp into the buttermilk mixture, once shrimp is coated dip into the flour mixture.
  • Then repeat.

Directions For Frying:

  • You can fry up on the stovetop in a frying pan or use a wok. U
  • Using wax paper line a half sheet pan to place coated shrimp on and line a second cookie sheet for the cooked shrimp.
  • I used a Wok because I feel it takes less oil.
    1/4 cup avocado oil
  • Place 6 – 10 shrimp in a wok at a time.
  • Fry shrimp up approximately 2 minutes per side.
  • Do not overload the wok.
  • Once all the shrimp is cooked allow to cool slightly.

Notes

Nutrition Facts
Servings 8.0
Amount Per Serving
Calories 325
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16 g 24 %
Saturated Fat 7 g 37 %
Monounsaturated Fat 6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Trans Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 307 mg 102 %
Sodium 993 mg 41 %
Potassium 40 mg 1 %
Total Carbohydrate 19 g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 3 g 10 %
Sugars 2 g  
Protein 44 g 89 %
Vitamin A 9 %
Vitamin C 12 %
Calcium 13 %
Iron 32 %
* The Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet so your values may change depending on your calorie needs. The values here may not be 100% accurate because the recipes have not been professionally evaluated nor have they been evaluated by the U.S. FDA.

Nutrition

Serving: 8servings | Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 44g | Fat: 16g
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Comments

  1. thesweetteaspoon says

    I love coconut shrimp but I have never thought of making my own! Yum!

  5. Lisa says

    5 stars
    This shrimp dish looks so delicious! It’s great it’s gluten free too as I have people in my family that are gluten intolerant.

5 from 2 votes (1 rating without comment)

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