Coconut Prawns
Crispy, sweet, and savory Coconut Prawns served with a spicy dipping sauce. Perfect as an appetizer or a main dish.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Sweet chili sauce - For serving
- Vegetable oil - For frying
- Panko breadcrumbs - 1 cup
- Shredded coconut - 1 cup
- Eggs - 2, beaten
- Cornstarch - 1/2 cup
- Pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
- Large prawns - 20, peeled and deveined
Let's Get Started
- Season the prawns with salt and pepper.
- Place the cornstarch, beaten eggs, and a mixture of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs in three separate bowls.
- Dip each prawn in the cornstarch, then the eggs, and finally the coconut mixture, pressing to adhere.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
- Fry the prawns in batches until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side.
- Drain on paper towels.
- Serve the prawns with sweet chili sauce for dipping.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Appetizer
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 20g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 25g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Sugar: 5g
