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Red Lobster Coconut Shrimp & Sauce

Crave-Worthy Red Lobster Coconut Shrimp & Sauce Recipe

Delight in this copycat Red Lobster Coconut Shrimp & Sauce, featuring crispy shrimp and a creamy tropical dipping sauce, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Coconut Shrimp
  • 1 lb Large Shrimp Raw, peeled, deveined, tail on
  • 1/2 cup Cornstarch For coating
  • 1 cup Coconut Flakes Unsweetened preferred
  • 1 cup Panko Bread Crumbs Can substitute with regular breadcrumbs
For the Pina Colada Dipping Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Coconut Cream Heavy cream can substitute
  • 1/2 cup Sour Cream Greek yogurt for healthier option
  • 1 cup Crushed Pineapple Drained excess juice
  • 2 tbsp Pineapple Juice
  • 1 tbsp Malibu Rum Optional
  • 1 tbsp Lime Juice

Equipment

  • Air Fryer
  • Skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Prepare the Pina Colada Dipping Sauce
  1. Blend together coconut cream and sour cream until smooth. Stir in crushed pineapple, lime juice, and optional rum. Refrigerate while preparing shrimp.
Coat the Shrimp
  1. Preheat air fryer to 400°F. Pat shrimp dry and season with salt and pepper. Dust with cornstarch.
  2. Combine coconut flakes and panko bread crumbs in a bowl.
Assemble the Coconut Shrimp
  1. Dunk shrimp in coconut cream, then coat with coconut-panko mixture. Place coated shrimp on a lined baking sheet and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Cook the Coconut Shrimp
  1. Arrange shrimp in a single layer in the air fryer, spritz with oil, and cook for 7 minutes. Flip halfway. For frying, heat oil to 350°F and fry for 2-3 minutes until golden.
Serve and Enjoy
  1. Drain cooked shrimp on paper towels. Serve warm with dipping sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 12gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 150mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chilling the coated shrimp helps achieve a crisp texture. Avoid overcrowding the air fryer for even cooking.

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