Baked Coconut Shrimp
Baked coconut shrimp is a simple and tasty dish. You can make it at home with a few ingredients. The shrimp comes out crispy and golden after baking in the oven.
The coconut adds a nice flavor to the shrimp. You can serve it as a main course or as a snack.
By Nadia Kovalenko
Posted October 26, 2026Share
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Baked coconut shrimp is a simple and tasty dish. You can make it at home with a few ingredients. The shrimp comes out crispy and golden after baking in the oven.
The coconut adds a nice flavor to the shrimp. You can serve it as a main course or as a snack.
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Ingredients 6
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
0.33333334326744 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon salt
0.75 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 cups flaked sweetened coconut
3 egg whites
Instructions
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Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Lightly coat a baking sheet with cooking spray.
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Rinse the shrimp and pat them dry with paper towels.
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Mix the cornstarch, salt, and cayenne pepper in one bowl. Put the coconut flakes in another bowl. Beat the egg whites in a third bowl until they are foamy.
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Coat one shrimp in the cornstarch mix, then dip it in the egg whites. Press it into the coconut to coat it. Put the coated shrimp on the baking sheet. Repeat with the rest.
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Bake the shrimp in the oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until they are pink and the coconut is brown. Flip them halfway through.
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Serve the shrimp hot.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
Amount Per Serving
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Calories 383 kcal
% Daily Value *
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Total Fat 14g
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Saturated Fat 12g
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Cholesterol 239mg
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Sodium 1766mg
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Total Carbohydrate 34g
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Dietary Fiber 4g
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Protein 30g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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