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Coconut Shrimp with Apricot Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

[heart_this] · Jul 3, 2008 · 62 Comments

Coconut Shrimp with Apricot Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

I came across coconut shrimp a while ago and I really liked the sound of them but I was not too sure about deep frying so I bookmarked them to try later. I recently came across them again and now that I am more comfortable with deep frying it was time to try them. The coconut shrimp were really easy to make. They follow the standard frying steps of dredging in flour, dipping in egg and bread crumbs and of course, in this case, the coconut. The coconut shrimp were really good! They were nice and crispy on the outside and warm and succulent on the inside with a hint of coconut. I served the coconut prawns with an easy sweet chili saucewith some apricot preserves mixed in for a bit of a sweet and spicy kick.

Coconut Shrimp with Apricot Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

Coconut Shrimp with Apricot Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 30 minutes Servings: 8
ingredients
  • 1 pound shrimp (peeled and deveined)
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 egg (lightly beaten)
  • 1 cup panko bread crumbs
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • oil for frying
directions
  1. Dredge the shrimp in the flour.
  2. Dip the shrimp into the egg.
  3. Dip the shrimp into the panko and coconut mixture.
  4. Fry the shrimp in the oil until golden brown, no more than 2 minutes.
Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

Sweet Chili Dipping Sauce

Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 5 minutes Total Time: 20 minutes Servings: 8
ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons sweet chili sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apricot preserves
directions
  1. Mix the sweet chili sauce and apricot preserves.
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Comments

  1. Chuck says

    July 3, 2008 at 9:44 pm

    The coconut shrimp look delicious! I also want to tell you that I’m in awe of the frequency of your posts. You are truly a cooking and blogging machine… amazing!

    Reply
  2. Jeena says

    July 3, 2008 at 10:17 pm

    Oooh please let me have a shrimp and dip it in! Sounds and looks totally fabulous Kevin.

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  3. Steph says

    July 3, 2008 at 10:21 pm

    Those look delicious! Even though it’s deep fried, I’m sure I would eat a million of them!

    Reply
  4. Peter M says

    July 3, 2008 at 10:33 pm

    Kevin, this looks super-good…love this when dining out and I, for sure have to try it at home.

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  5. Vicarious Foodie says

    July 3, 2008 at 10:55 pm

    What a pretty presentation! The shrimp look like they have a really good crunch to them, too.

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  6. melissa says

    July 3, 2008 at 11:10 pm

    Looks great!

    By the by, I was searching for a good example of kung pao shrimp to show my husband and your post came up on Google. It looked *perfect*.

    Reply
  7. Anonymous says

    July 3, 2008 at 11:15 pm

    Absolutely delicious looking! I cannot wait to try this. It’s simple and I can only imagine it being excellent.

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  8. VeggieGirl says

    July 3, 2008 at 11:17 pm

    Mmm, that dipping sauce sounds like the perfect balance of sweet & spicy!

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  9. Mrs Ergรผl says

    July 3, 2008 at 11:18 pm

    2 of my favourite ingredients in 1 dish! I’m very sure these are fantastic!

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  10. Ginny says

    July 3, 2008 at 11:22 pm

    That dipping sauce looks amazing! and I don’t even like coconut shrimp…haha!! Delicious!

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  11. Corinne says

    July 3, 2008 at 11:46 pm

    That dipping sauce sounds great! The flavor sounds perfect for sweet crunchy coconut shrimp ๐Ÿ™‚

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  12. SteamyKitchen says

    July 3, 2008 at 11:50 pm

    Love this combo!

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  13. Bridgett says

    July 3, 2008 at 11:52 pm

    My husband LOVES coconut shrimp. I will have to make this with the sweet sauce very soon. I may even have to have a taste myself!

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  14. Diana Evans says

    July 4, 2008 at 12:09 am

    my favorite Kevin!!! I used to get these every time I went to Canyon Creek on Front Street…yummmmmmm

    now I am going to try your recipe…thanks!!!

    Reply
  15. meeso says

    July 4, 2008 at 12:19 am

    I love coconut shrimp, too… The apricot sweet chili dipping sauce is something new and sounds too good… I have to try that next time I have coconut shrimp!

    Reply
  16. Cathy says

    July 4, 2008 at 1:23 am

    Oh My – These look so yummy.

    I love cooking with Panko bread crumbs there is just something about them that really adds to a dish. I made recently a recipe, Panko and Blue Cheese crusted Filet Mignon with a Port wine reduction. Damn Good.

    Cheers
    Cathy
    http://www.wheresmydamnanswer.com

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  17. Jessy and her dog Winnie says

    July 4, 2008 at 1:35 am

    Wow. Is there anything you can’t make? Looks great as always!

    Reply
  18. Flanboyant Eats says

    July 4, 2008 at 2:19 am

    i don’t do shrimp but i sure wouldn’t mind cooking it for friends and clients… nice!

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  19. Lulu Barbarian says

    July 4, 2008 at 2:55 am

    Kevin, these look great, but I have to say that the one time I had coconut shrimp in a restaurant they were way too sweet for me. I don’t mind the dipping sauce being sweet, but I don’t really want the coating on the shrimp to be too sweet.

    So, would you say that these are pretty sweet and that’s just how they’re supposed to be? Or do you think maybe I should try them again?

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  20. noble pig says

    July 4, 2008 at 4:12 am

    I have never met a coconut shrimp I didn’t love. Beautiful presentation.

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  21. Mochachocolata Rita says

    July 4, 2008 at 4:48 am

    how come it is a post of an empty plate? i guess rita’s wiped ur plate clean, kevin!

    Reply
  22. _ts says

    July 4, 2008 at 5:19 am

    Alas, we haven’t really gotten over the whole deep-frying-as-a-dealbreaker thing. ;D

    We’re getting better though: we’re now OK with shallow-frying.

    Reply
  23. Elra says

    July 4, 2008 at 6:39 am

    Wow,
    Pretty straight forward recipe, easy to memorize the ingredients and definitely will try it soon. Will get back to you with the verdict.

    Reply
  24. Christie @ fig & cherry says

    July 4, 2008 at 8:02 am

    Yum! Very tropical! Love the dipping sauce dish too.

    Reply
  25. Rosa's Yummy Yums says

    July 4, 2008 at 9:38 am

    Ooohhhh, those are very tempting shrimps! A great combo! Delicious!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  26. Kevin says

    July 4, 2008 at 10:25 am

    Lulu Barbarian: I did not find the shrimp to be sweet at all. To ensure that they are not sweet just make sure to use unsweetened shredded coconut.

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  27. chocolate shavings says

    July 4, 2008 at 11:05 am

    That sounds tasty!

    http://www.chocolateshavings.ca

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  28. Grace says

    July 4, 2008 at 11:21 am

    how you keep coming up with these fabulous combinations of random ingredients is beyond me. keep it up–you’re helping to keep me well fed! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Reply
  29. LyB says

    July 4, 2008 at 12:51 pm

    I can’t get over the colors if this dish, so bright and appetizing. Those shrimps look fabulous Kevin!

    Oh, and I tagged you for a photo meme; please check it out hereโ€ฆ

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  30. Erika says

    July 4, 2008 at 1:47 pm

    Looks amazing! I was actually planning on making coconut shrimp today. Hope mine look as good!

    Reply
  31. Lori Lynn says

    July 4, 2008 at 2:28 pm

    Yum. I like that easy chili sauce too.

    Reply
  32. White On Rice Couple says

    July 4, 2008 at 3:44 pm

    Wow, this looks awesome Kevin! You’re Asian inspired dishes rock!

    Reply
  33. OhioMom says

    July 4, 2008 at 4:24 pm

    Kevin

    You can cook in my kitchen whenever you want … you rock!!

    Reply
  34. Lori says

    July 4, 2008 at 5:00 pm

    Oh my! That looks so good! Beautiful picture.

    As Chuck said you are a blogging machine. I cant believe how many things are on your site. There is certainly never a dull food moment at your place! Wow. As usual great job!

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  35. Gloria says

    July 4, 2008 at 5:47 pm

    Kevin, look wonderful!! and I love shrimp!!! I want shrimp ya !! snif!!! xGloria

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  36. My Sweet & Saucy says

    July 4, 2008 at 5:48 pm

    I LOVE coconut shrimp! Those look too good to be true!

    Reply
  37. Helene says

    July 4, 2008 at 5:55 pm

    I never made it but now will. This looks really good.

    Reply
  38. Dragon says

    July 4, 2008 at 6:58 pm

    It took me a long time to get comfortable with a deep fryer as well. My problem was not getting the oil hot enough before frying. Glad to say I’m over it now ๐Ÿ™‚ Now, my mandolin is another story. Since this happened, I’ve been afraid to touch it.

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  39. giz says

    July 4, 2008 at 8:59 pm

    I adore coconut shrimp – I just hate the deep frying and the lingering smell in the house.

    Reply
  40. only_in_dreams says

    July 4, 2008 at 11:30 pm

    this looks delicious!

    Reply
  41. Lina says

    July 4, 2008 at 11:36 pm

    ohhhhhh Coconut Shrimp yum! That looks so fancy and wonderful!

    Reply
  42. Rayrena says

    July 5, 2008 at 3:10 am

    Oh my gosh, those look so good. Much better than the frozen premade ones I have in the freezer ๐Ÿ™

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  43. Pearlsofeast says

    July 5, 2008 at 4:57 am

    I know this one tastes divine.We had it in Outback restaurants.I made it ones and it was great with our friends.Thanks for reminding me to do it again.

    Reply
  44. HoneyB says

    July 5, 2008 at 9:24 am

    I could eat this for breakfast. I don’t care it is only 5:20 AM!

    Reply
  45. bobby says

    July 5, 2008 at 2:44 pm

    This looks so good. I have always wanted to try coconut shrimp. That dipping sauce sounds amazing as well!

    Reply
  46. gaga says

    July 5, 2008 at 5:20 pm

    Oooo, I love coconut shrimp, and pairing it with an apricot sauce sounds delish! You always make such amazing food, I love it!

    Reply
  47. Adam says

    July 5, 2008 at 9:57 pm

    Coconut shrimp was invented to make people party.

    Reply
  48. Deborah says

    July 7, 2008 at 3:37 pm

    I love coconut shrimp! This is giving me a major craving!

    Reply
  49. noobcook says

    July 7, 2008 at 4:18 pm

    I love shrimps! I love mangoes! You have to stop torturing me with all these wonderful piccies of my fave foods which I can only see but not eat, haha :D~~

    Reply
  50. Proud Italian Cook says

    July 8, 2008 at 9:59 pm

    My Hubby loves this, and I never made it for him, I have to give this a try, Thanks Kevin!

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  51. Rachel says

    August 13, 2008 at 2:57 am

    if anyoen wants to make this as a main course – it was good this grilled pineapple slices with drizzled honey, and i made steamed rice with coconut milk, toasted almond slices and dried cranberries.

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  52. Debbie says

    August 15, 2008 at 11:31 pm

    I tried this and it came out so good! I always order this dish if it’s an appetizer on a menu at restaurants. Thanks so much for posting this.

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  53. Anonymous says

    December 8, 2008 at 5:09 pm

    i tried to cook this and it was really really good. thanks to you for the recipe!! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  54. Anonymous says

    February 12, 2009 at 7:29 pm

    I must say your website is VERY impressive. I googled caramel sauce and your site came up. I am from Mpls MN and have a lot of Foodie friends that I forwarded it to. Thanks, I look forward to trying some recipes! Way to go!

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  55. Erin says

    December 24, 2009 at 12:52 am

    This absolutely looks better than what you see in most restaurants

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  56. Nassi M. says

    January 12, 2010 at 7:17 am

    After looking around your blog I wanted to try a lot of recipes but seeing I dont have too much moule in my wallet I decided to try the coconut shrimp w the sauce following your recipe and it tastes great! I must say while frying the shrimp i feel so anxious to taste it. I never followed a recipe before. It kind of confuses me but this easy and yummy! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  57. Anonymous says

    February 14, 2010 at 9:34 pm

    I got this recipe at a Safeway and I made if for my family. Everyone loved it! and I have made it many times since. There was two differences in the recipe: the recipe called for curry added to the panko breadcrumbs and coconut, and the sauce included 2 Tbls of honey. Wonderful recipe!

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  58. Eric McGehearty says

    January 29, 2011 at 8:39 pm

    I will be making coconut shrimp tonight as a main dish probably with salad. Any suggestions on a side dish?

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  59. Andrea Steinlechner says

    August 22, 2012 at 12:16 pm

    Thank you for sharing a nice and easy and healthy recipe.
    Tried and aproved ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  60. Anonymous says

    September 5, 2012 at 11:22 pm

    I have to admit I have never deep dried before. How hot do you get the oil?

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  61. Kevin says

    September 6, 2012 at 11:49 am

    Anonymous: Heat the oil t 350F.

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  62. Nancy Long says

    January 1, 2013 at 2:03 pm

    we love coconut shrimp, but I have never tried them at home – my kitchen is not really conducive to deep-frying. I have come across a recipe for baked coconut shrimp and will try that; but will def be using your sauce. love your recipes and the time you put into it. Iโ€™ve been cooking for over 55 years and always get rave reviews for my food, but find I just canโ€™t do it as much as I used to.

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