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Gluten Free Coconut Shrimp

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Published: Jan 22, 2016 · Modified: Apr 2, 2025 by Sara · This post may contain affiliate links

Let’s hear it for the Coconut lovers! This Gluten Free Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce are so delicious, you’ll think you are in the Caribbean while eating this!

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gluten free coconut shrimp

Selecting and Cooking Shrimp

I like to buy Shrimp when it’s on sale at my local grocery store. For this recipe I used frozen Shrimp and thawed them out before baking.

Frozen Shrimp is just as fresh and is easy to thaw out. Just soak them in some cool water for about 5 minutes and drain.

If you buy fresh Shrimp, make sure it doesn’t smell overly fishy. That’s a sign that they are old.

For this recipe you can use either frozen or fresh. Do not buy pre-cooked Shrimp.

gluten free coconut shrimp on a plate

Gluten Free Coconut Shrimp Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Gluten Free Panko
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes
  • 1 Egg

How to Make Gluten Free Coconut Shrimp (Baked)

  1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  2. Rinse and pat dry shrimp.
  3. In small bowl whisk egg.
  4. In large plate add panko, and coconut flakes, stir together.
  5. Place a sheet of parchment paper over a baking pan.
  6. Dip shrimp into egg and coat well.
  7. Then dip shrimp into panko mixture and coat all sides well.
  8. Place shrimp on top of parchment paper.
  9. Bake 20 minutes.
gluten free coconut shrimp on a plate with spicy mayo

How to Make Air Fryer Gluten Free Coconut Shrimp

Follow steps 2-7 from the baked method above. Place them in a single layer in the air fryer and cook at 375F for 10-15 minutes flipping half way through.

How to Make Pan Fried Coconut Shrimp

Follow steps 2-7 from the baked method above. Coat the bottom of a skillet with a generous layer of oil to cover the bottom (about 1/2 inch) and heat over med/high heat. When oil starts to shimmer, carefully place Shrimp in a single layer cooking 2-3 minutes each side until cooked through.

Dipping Sauce for Coconut Shrimp

I love dipping these in Spicy Mayo. To make the sauce just mix together 1/2 cup of Mayo, 1 1/2 tsp Chili Garlic Sauce, 1 tsp Lemon Juice, and a dash of Onion Powder.

Taste and add more Chili Garlic Sauce if you want it more spicy.

coconut shrimp on a plate

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dipping coconut shrimp in spicy mayo

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gluten free coconut shrimp

Gluten Free Coconut Shrimp

Sara
Let’s hear it for the Coconut lovers! This Gluten Free Coconut Shrimp with Spicy Mayo Dipping Sauce are so delicious, you’ll think you are in the Caribbean while eating this! 
4 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 20 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
Course Dinner
Cuisine Seafood
Servings 4
Calories 479 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the Coconut Shrimp

  • 1/2 lb large Shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup Gluten Free Panko
  • 1/2 cup Sweetened Coconut Flakes
  • 1 Egg

For the Spicy Mayo

  • 1/2 cup Mayo
  • 1 1/2 tsp Chili Garlic Sauce
  • 1 tsp Lemon Juice
  • Dash of Onion Powder

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • Rinse and pat dry shrimp.
  • In small bowl whisk egg.
  • In large plate add panko, and coconut flakes, stir together.
  • Place a sheet of parchment paper over a baking pan.
  • Dip shrimp into egg and coat well.
  • Dip shrimp into panko mixture and coat all sides well.
  • Place shrimp on top of parchment paper.
  • Bake 20 minutes.
  • Mix together ingredients for the Spicy Mayo and serve with the Shrimp
  • Enjoy!

Notes

Nutritional facts is based on 4 servings. This can serve 2-4 people depending on if it’s an appetizer or meal.

Nutrition

Calories: 479kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 11gFat: 33gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 13gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 137mgSodium: 770mgPotassium: 144mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 42mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Baked coconut shrimp, baked shrimp, coconut shrimp, Gluten Free Coconut Shrimp, seafood
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Comments

  1. Ruth Cobb says

    September 19, 2017 at 3:02 pm

    4 stars
    I love coconut shrimp, but have only had it with a sweet and sour sauce. The spicy mayo looks really good though

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Hi! I’m Sara, and welcome to Tastefulventure! Here at Tastefulventure I’ve been testing gluten free recipes for over 11 years in hopes of sharing everything I’ve learned with you. I’m a foodie who loves to experiment with many different ingredients. 

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