Editorial Recipe

Crispy Coconut Prawns / Shrimps

These crispy coconut prawns are a delightful snack, perfect for any occasion. Succulent prawns are butterflied, marinated, and then coated in a crunchy mixture of panko breadcrumbs and grated coconut before being fried to golden perfection. Serve them hot with your favorite dip for an irresistible treat.

Published on March 09, 2025
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Ingredients:


15 prawns / shrimps with tail on

1/2 tsp pepper powder

salt to taste

1 cup panko bread crumbs

1 cup grated coconut

2 eggs

1 cup plain flour

1/4 tsp chilli powder

a pinch of garlic powder

2 tsp cornflour

oil, for frying


Preparation:


  1. Clean the prawns and butterfly cut them ( slit through the middle and slightly press ) and then marinate it with pepper powder and salt.


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2.In a bowl, combine panko bread crumbs and grated coconut and keep it aside.

3.In another bowl, beat well eggs and keep it aside,

4.Combine plain flour, chilli powder and garlic powder in a plate.

5.Dust the marinated prawns in flour mixture and then dip in the beaten egg.

6.Then coat it well with panko coconut mixture.


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7.Make a cornflour slurry by mixing 2 tsp corn flour with little water and sprinkle for additional crispiness and binding.

8.Heat oil in a pan and fry in small batches for 3-4 minutes at medium flame. Serve hot with any dip of your choice...


Recipe Source: jaggus_cafe (Instagram)

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Crispy Coconut Prawns / Shrimps

By
Shabbu's Tasty Kitchen
Prep Time
40 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Total Time
52 minutes
Yield
3-4 servings
Cuisine
American,Asian
Category
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Ingredients

  • 15 prawns / shrimps with tail on
  • 1/2 tsp pepper powder
  • salt to taste
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup grated coconut
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup plain flour
  • 1/4 tsp chilli powder
  • a pinch of garlic powder
  • 2 tsp cornflour
  • oil, for frying

Instructions

  1. 1
    Clean the prawns and butterfly cut them ( slit through the middle and slightly press ) and then marinate it with pepper powder and salt.
    crispy-coconut-prawns-shrimps
  2. 2
    In a bowl, combine panko bread crumbs and grated coconut and keep it aside.
  3. 3
    In another bowl, beat well eggs and keep it aside,
  4. 4
    Combine plain flour, chilli powder and garlic powder in a plate.
  5. 5
    Dust the marinated prawns in flour mixture and then dip in the beaten egg.
    crispy-coconut-prawns-shrimps
  6. 6
    Then coat it well with panko coconut mixture.
    crispy-coconut-prawns-shrimps
  7. 7
    Make a cornflour slurry by mixing 2 tsp corn flour with little water and sprinkle for additional crispiness and binding.
  8. 8
    Heat oil in a pan and fry in small batches for 3-4 minutes at medium flame. Serve hot with any dip of your choice...

Description

These crispy coconut prawns are a delightful snack, perfect for any occasion. Succulent prawns are butterflied, marinated, and then coated in a crunchy mixture of panko breadcrumbs and grated coconut before being fried to golden perfection. Serve them hot with your favorite dip for an irresistible treat.