Tiki-Inspired Coconut Shrimp with Pineapple Dipping Sauce

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-18 · Updated 2026-06-18

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Golden fried shrimp coated in crispy coconut flakes served with a tangy pineapple dipping sauce inspired by Polynesian flavors. This Asian Fusion-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs large shrimp, all-purpose flour, eggs for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Asian Fusion cuisine 350 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 lb, peeled and deveined large shrimp
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
2, beaten eggs
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs
for frying vegetable oil
1/2 cup pineapple juice
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp rice vinegar
1 tsp minced fresh ginger
1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Set up a breading station with 1/2 cup all-purpose flour in one bowl, 2 beaten eggs in a second, and a mixture of 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut and 1/2 cup panko breadcrumbs in a third.
Step 2: Dip each of the 1 lb large shrimp first into the flour, shaking off excess, then into the eggs, and finally into the coconut-panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 3: Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F. Fry shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes each until golden brown and cooked through. Drain on paper towels.
Step 4: Meanwhile, whisk together 1/2 cup pineapple juice, 1 tbsp soy sauce, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp rice vinegar, 1 tsp minced fresh ginger, and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes in a small bowl until smooth.
Step 5: Serve the crispy coconut shrimp hot with the pineapple dipping sauce on the side for dunking.