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30-Minute Baked Coconut Shrimp

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Baked Coconut Shrimp on plate with hand dipping one into Sriracha Sauce. Crunchy and utterly irresistible, this 30-Minute Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe is one that you have got to try!  They are baked, not fried, so they are EASY to cook and HEALTHIER for you too! 

Crunchy and utterly irresistible, this 30-Minute Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe is one that you have got to try!  The shredded Coconut brings a slightly sweet flavor and combined with the salt, garlic powder and bread crumbs gives you a perfect crunch in every bite.  Dip them into the Sriracha Mayonnaise and they are heavenly.  Great dinner or appetizer.

Did I mention that these are baked in the oven!?  That means they are also EASY and HEALTHIER for you because they aren’t fried!  I got you, Babe!  And YOU got THIS! 

Baked Coconut Shrimp on plate with Sriracha Sauce. Crunchy and utterly irresistible, this 30-Minute Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe is one that you have got to try!  They are baked, not fried, so they are EASY to cook and HEALTHIER for you too! 

Coconut – A Good Source of Fiber

Shredded Coconut is a great Gluten Free alternative to breadcrumbs and it’s a good source of Fiber with 3 tablespoons containing 3g (Bob’s Red Mill Unsweetened Shredded Coconut).  For those eating a gluten free diet, it may be harder for you to get the recommended amount of Fiber each day so this is a great addition to your diet!  Medical experts recommend about 25g of Fiber each day for women and 38 for men.  Yet, the average person gets only about 15g.  I tracked my Fiber intake and it ranged from 10g to 20g, so it’s something that I am looking to improve on and get more consistency with.

You can add coconut to smoothies, to oatmeal, to peanut butter toast, to salads, and so much more!  In this recipe, I have combined the coconut with some Gluten Free Breadcrumbs, but you can either replace with regular breadcrumbs or more coconut.

Store Shredded Coconut in the freezer so it lasts longer – up to 6 months!

Try these other delicious Baked-not-Fried recipes.  You can replace breadcrumbs with shredded Coconut in any of these!

Baked Coconut Shrimp on pan. Crunchy and utterly irresistible, this 30-Minute Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe is one that you have got to try!  They are baked, not fried, so they are EASY to cook and HEALTHIER for you too! 

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PREP-AHEAD TO MAKE YOUR BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP COOKING KIT

You are busy, so these are the steps you can do a day or two in advance to prepare food ahead!  (See the recipe below for more details)

Make the Coconut mixture by combining the shredded coconut, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Store covered in the fridge until ready to cook.

Coconut & breadcrumbs for Baked Coconut Shrimp. Crunchy and utterly irresistible, this 30-Minute Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe is one that you have got to try!  They are baked, not fried, so they are EASY to cook and HEALTHIER for you too! 

Make the Sriracha Mayonnaise in a small bowl by adding the mayonnaise, Sriracha, and Ketchup. Whisk together until blended.  Store covered in the fridge.  BTW, check out my super easy recipe for Homemade Ketchup with Honey (no refined sugar here!).  

Mayonnaise, Ketchup, & Sriracha in bowl for Baked Coconut Shrimp. Crunchy and utterly irresistible, this 30-Minute Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe is one that you have got to try!  They are baked, not fried, so they are EASY to cook and HEALTHIER for you too! 

 

COOK YOUR BAKED COCONUT SHRIMP 

Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.

Rinse the cleaned shrimp and pat dry with paper towel. Beat the 3 eggs together in a medium bowl.

Dip each shrimp in the egg and then dredge in the coconut mixture. Then lay on an oiled sheet pan so that none of the shrimp are touching.

Bake for 10 minutes. Flip the shrimp over and bake for another 5 minutes.Baked Coconut Shrimp on pan. Crunchy and utterly irresistible, this 30-Minute Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe is one that you have got to try!  They are baked, not fried, so they are EASY to cook and HEALTHIER for you too! 

Serve with the Sriracha Mayo and enjoy!

Baked Coconut Shrimp on plate with hand dipping one into Sriracha Sauce. Crunchy and utterly irresistible, this 30-Minute Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe is one that you have got to try!  They are baked, not fried, so they are EASY to cook and HEALTHIER for you too!  

😍 Carrie

Baked Coconut Shrimp on plate with Sriracha Sauce. Crunchy and utterly irresistible, this 30-Minute Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe is one that you have got to try!  They are baked, not fried, so they are EASY to cook and HEALTHIER for you too! 
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Baked Coconut Shrimp with Sriracha Mayonnaise

Crunchy and utterly irresistible, this 30-Minute Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe is one that you have got to try!  The shredded Coconut brings a slightly sweet flavor and combined with the salt, garlic powder and bread crumbs gives you a perfect crunch in every bite.  Dip them into the Sriracha Mayonnaise and they are heavenly.  Did I mention that these are baked in the oven!?  That means they are also EASY and HEALTHIER for you because they aren't fried! 

Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword coconut, fried shrimp, shrimp
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 people
Author Carrie Tyler

Ingredients

Shrimp

  • 1 lb Cleaned Shrimp, 26-30/lb
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Coconut, unsweetened
  • 3 tbls Breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Black Pepper
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 tbls Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray

Sriracha Mayonnaise

  • 3/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1 Tbls Sriracha Sauce, or more to taste
  • 1 Tbls Ketchup

Instructions

Prep Ahead for your Coconut Shrimp

  1. Make the Coconut mixture: In a medium bowl or gallon plastic bag, mix the shredded coconut, breadcrumbs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.  Store covered in the fridge until ready to cook.

    Coconut & breadcrumbs for Baked Coconut Shrimp. Crunchy and utterly irresistible, this 30-Minute Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe is one that you have got to try!  They are baked, not fried, so they are EASY to cook and HEALTHIER for you too! 

  2. Make the Sriracha Mayonnaise in a small bowl by adding the mayonnaise, Sriracha, and Ketchup.  Whisk together until blended.  Store covered in the fridge.

    Mayonnaise, Ketchup, & Sriracha in bowl for Baked Coconut Shrimp. Crunchy and utterly irresistible, this 30-Minute Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe is one that you have got to try!  They are baked, not fried, so they are EASY to cook and HEALTHIER for you too! 

Cook your Coconut Shrimp

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F degrees.

  2. Rinse the cleaned shrimp and pat dry with paper towel.  Beat the 3 eggs together in a medium bowl.

  3. Dip each shrimp in the egg and then dredge in the coconut mixture.  Then lay on an oiled sheet pan so that none of the shrimp are touching.

  4. Bake for 10 minutes.  Flip the shrimp over and bake for another 5 minutes.  

    Baked Coconut Shrimp on pan. Crunchy and utterly irresistible, this 30-Minute Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe is one that you have got to try!  They are baked, not fried, so they are EASY to cook and HEALTHIER for you too! 

  5. Serve with the Sriracha Mayo and enjoy!

    Baked Coconut Shrimp on plate with Sriracha Sauce. Crunchy and utterly irresistible, this 30-Minute Baked Coconut Shrimp recipe is one that you have got to try!  They are baked, not fried, so they are EASY to cook and HEALTHIER for you too!