Gluten-Free Crispy Baked Coconut Shrimp

Name: Gluten-Free Crispy Baked Coconut Shrimp
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 40 large shrimp (about 2 1⁄2 lbs.); 1 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs; 1 1⁄2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut; 1⁄2 tsp. sea salt; 2 large eggs; 2 egg whites; Lemon wedges, for serving

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Make your own delicious Coconut Shrimp at home! Great for parties, holidays, or topped on a green salad.

Serves: 8Hands-on: 15 minutesTotal: 30 minutesDifficulty: Easy

Serves: 8

Ingredients

40 large shrimp (about 2 1⁄2 lbs.)
1 cup gluten-free panko breadcrumbs
1 1⁄2 cups shredded unsweetened coconut
1⁄2 tsp. sea salt
2 large eggs
2 egg whites
Lemon wedges, for serving

Directions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 425°F. Peel and wash shrimp, leaving tails intact.
Step 2
Combine breadcrumbs, coconut, and sea salt in a shallow bowl. In a separate bowl, beat eggs and egg whites until light and airy.
Step 3
Add 1⁄4 batch of shrimp at a time to eggs, tossing to coat. Next, dredge shrimp in breadcrumb mixture; place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Step 4
Bake 12 minutes. Halfway through baking, use tongs to lightly grab shrimp by tails to turn over. Serve shrimp with lemon wedges.