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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! 

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
  • ½ cup Shredded Coconut, unsweetened
  • 3 tbls Breadcrumbs
  • ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
  • 3 Eggs
  • 2 tbls Extra Virgin Olive Oil Spray

Sriracha Mayonnaise

  • ¾ 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!