Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Dipping Sauce

Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Dipping Sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer that will impress your guests. This dish is perfect for any occasion, whether it's a party or a family dinner. The combination of crispy coconut shrimp and sweet pineapple dipping sauce is simply irresistible.
To make this dish, you will need the following ingredients:

For the Coconut Shrimp:

- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- Vegetable oil, for frying

For the Pineapple Dipping Sauce:

- 1 cup crushed pineapple, drained
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
To start, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder in a shallow dish. In another shallow dish, beat the eggs. In a third shallow dish, mix together the shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
Dip each shrimp in the flour mixture, then the egg mixture, and finally the coconut mixture, pressing the coconut mixture onto the shrimp to make sure it sticks.
Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 2-3 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels.
To make the pineapple dipping sauce, mix together the crushed pineapple, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, garlic powder, and red pepper flakes in a small bowl.
Serve the coconut shrimp with the pineapple dipping sauce on the side. The appearance of this dish is golden brown and crispy on the outside, while the inside is juicy and tender. The taste is a perfect balance of sweet and savory, with the coconut adding a nice crunch to the shrimp. This dish is perfect for any occasion and will leave your guests wanting more.
Type of dish: Appetizer
Main ingredients: Shrimp, Coconut, Pineapple