Tiki-Style Coconut-Crusted Shrimp Skewers
Grilled shrimp wrapped in a crispy coconut crust, served with a mango-lime relish for a sweet-and-savory twist. This polynesian-inspired seafood ready in about 25 minutes pairs peeled and deveined shrimp, coconut flakes, soy sauce for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 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.
Ingredients
- 12 oz, peeled and deveined shrimp
- 1/2 cup coconut flakes
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp lime zest
- 1 clove, minced garlic
- 1/2, diced mango
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1/4 cup, chopped cilantro
Instructions
- Step 1: In a bowl, mix coconut flakes, soy sauce, lime zest, and garlic. Press the mixture onto shrimp for 5 minutes to coat.
- Step 2: Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers and grill for 2-3 minutes per side until the coconut is golden and the shrimp is opaque.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, combine mango, lime juice, and cilantro. Serve the skewers with the relish on the side.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Tiki-Style Coconut-Crusted Shrimp Skewers take to make?
Total time is about 25 minutes (15 min prep + 10 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Tiki-Style Coconut-Crusted Shrimp Skewers?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep peeled and deveined shrimp from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Tiki-Style Coconut-Crusted Shrimp Skewers?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Tiki-Style Coconut-Crusted Shrimp Skewers for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Tiki-Style Coconut-Crusted Shrimp Skewers?
Polynesian seafood like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Added this to my weekly meal rotation. So satisfying.
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
