Air-Fried Triple-Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Coconut Yogurt
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- wire rack
- baking sheet
- Serving platter
Ingredients
- For the Coconut Shrimp:
- ½ pound peeled and deveined medium shrimp tails intact
- 1 cup canned coconut milk
- Finely grated zest of 1 lime
- Kosher salt
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- Freshly ground black pepper
- Cooking spray
- For the Spicy Coconut Yogurt:
- 1 small or ½ medium cucumber halved and seeded
- 1 cup coconut yogurt or dairy yogurt
- 1 serrano chile seeded and minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine the shrimp, coconut milk, lime zest, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt.
- Let the shrimp marinate for 10 minutes.
- In a separate bowl, stir together the panko breadcrumbs and shredded coconut.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Working a few at a time, coat the marinated shrimp in the breadcrumb-coconut mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Place the coated shrimp on a wire rack set over a baking sheet.
- Spray the shrimp all over with cooking spray.
- Preheat the air fryer to 400°F (200°C).
- Cook the shrimp in the air fryer until they are golden brown and cooked through, about 4 minutes.
- Transfer the cooked shrimp to a serving platter and season with additional salt if needed.
- Grate the cucumber into a small bowl.
- Stir in the coconut yogurt and minced serrano chile.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the warm coconut shrimp alongside the spicy coconut yogurt dip.
Notes / Tips / Wine Advice:
Variation:
Plain Fried Shrimp: Omit the coconut milk, lime zest, and shredded coconut. Instead, set up a breading station with all-purpose flour, lightly beaten eggs, and panko breadcrumbs. Follow the breading process, then cook the shrimp in the air fryer as directed.Nutritional Values (per serving):
Wine Advice:
Pair these crispy triple-coconut shrimp with a chilled glass of sparkling wine or a light-bodied white wine such as Riesling or Pinot Grigio to complement the tropical flavors of the coconut and the freshness of the lime zest. Alternatively, serve them with a cold beer like a light lager or a wheat beer for a refreshing contrast to the spicy coconut yogurt dip.Nutritional Information
Calories: 250 kcal | Carbohydrates: 15 g | Protein: 15 g | Fat: 15 g | Fiber: 2 g | Sugar: 2 g