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Crispy Coconut Shrimp Curry

A Coconut Curry dish made with a twist. Shrimp that's breaded, fried to a crispy golden brown, and served with tasty curry. A dish that combines a little sweetness and brings a little heat.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword Curry, Dinner, seafood
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Fridge Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 2
Author Cook Style Eat - Monica

Ingredients

Coconut Shrimp

  • 12-16 Large Raw Shrimp
  • 1 Cup All Purpose Flour
  • ½ Cup Panko Bread Crumbs
  • ½ Cup Coconut Flakes
  • 1 tbsp. Garlic Powder
  • 1 tbsp. Onion Powder
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Canola Oil

Curry Sauce

  • ½ can Coconut Milk
  • 1 cup Chicken Broth
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp. Brown Sugar
  • 4 gloves Garlic
  • ¼ cup Fresh Parsley
  • ½ Onion
  • ½ Red Pepper
  • ½ Yellow Pepper
  • ½ Orange Pepper
  • 1 tsp. Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
  • 2 tbsp. Curry Seasoning
  • Salt & Pepper
  • ½ tsp. Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp. Butter

Instructions

For the Curry

  • Cut Bell Peppers Red, Yellow, Orange, and onion into small bite-size pieces. In a Pan, Melt the butter on medium heat and add the onions and peppers. Sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add in the Brown Sugar, Tomato Paste, Coconut Milk, Chicken Broth, Garlic, Clam Sauce, parsley, and seasonings. Stir all ingredients together.
  • Allow to simmer for 10 minutes.

Fried Coconut Shrimp

  • Start by dredging the seasoned Shrimp through the flour then placing floured Shrimp onto a plate.
  • Next, dip the Floured Shrimp over into the already beaten egg, then over to the bread crumb and coconut mix.
  • Place fully breaded shrimp back onto the plate, cover, and place into the fridge for 25-30 minutes.
  • When ready to Fry, Heat oil on medium to high heat. Fry on both sides until golden brown. Remove the shrimp from the oil and place them on a paper towel or wire rack to drain the excess oil.
  • Serve with your choice of Rice, and add the curry on top of both the Rice and Shrimp. Enjoy.