Baked Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Crispy and flavorful, this Baked Coconut Shrimp Recipe is a healthier take on a seafood classic. Easy to make and perfect for dinner, it’s a delicious option that’s sure to please the whole family!

Course Main Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword baked coconut shrimp, coconut shrimp appetizer, crispy shrimp recipe, easy shrimp recipes, healthy seafood dinners, low-fat shrimp dish, oven-baked seafood

Method Oven

Main Ingredient Shellfish

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Total Time 30

Servings

Calories 322kcal

Author Kelli Miller

Equipment

Ingredients

½ Cup(s) of almond flour or coconut flour
1 tsp smoked paprika 
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
Sea salt and black pepper to taste 
2 eggs 
2 Tbsp water
¾ Cup(s) of unsweetened shredded coconut 
1 lb. 10/15 count gulf shrimp peeled and deveined with the tails on

Avocado Lime Dip Ingredients

1 large ripe avocado pitted and peeled
3 Tbsp fresh cilantro without stems
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
¼ tsp ground cumin
½ tsp red pepper flakes
Sea salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Add parchment paper to a baking sheet.
Add the almond flour, smoked paprika, ground cumin, garlic powder, and onion powder into a pan or bowl. Season with salt and pepper.
In a different bowl, whisk the egg and water until frothy. Season with salt and black pepper.
Add the coconut to a third bowl, and set it aside.
One at a time, dredge the shrimp into the flour and then dip into the egg mixture. Let the excess drip before adding the shrimp to the bowl of coconut. Turn and coat it. Transfer it to a baking sheet and then repeat until all shrimp is done.
Put the baking sheet into the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes. Turn halfway through. (the shrimp should be golden brown and crispy)
To make the dip, add the cilantro, avocado, lime juice, and cumin to a food processor or blender and blend until the mixture is smooth.
Add a tablespoon or two of water if the dip needs to be thinned. Season with salt and pepper.
Put the finished product into a serving bowl and top with red pepper flakes.
Take the shrimp out of the oven and serve with the dip on the side.

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