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Would you call these coconut prawns or coconut shrimp?Usually in the UK, shrimp are known as the tiny little fingernail-sized brown shrimp. Whereas the bigger sized crustaceans are known as prawns.However for this particular recipe, UK folk (at least the ones I’ve asked, and after doing to online research) seem to refer to it as coconut shrimp.Personally I can’t decide, so I’ll probably keep swapping between the two 😁
Pat the prawns down with some kitchen roll to ensure they’re not too damp.Take three wide bowls. Add the flour and salt & pepper to the first bowl. Mix the egg and coconut milk in the second bowl. Mix the panko and coconut in the third bowl.Coat the prawns first in the flour, then dip into the egg mixture, and finally coat in the coconut mixture.Shallow fry in hot oil until golden brown.
👩🍳PRO TIP Prawns cook quickly (2-3 minutes) - so remove them from the oil as soon as they’re golden to stop them from overcooking and becoming rubbery. Serve on their own or with a lovely sauce for dipping. I like to serve mine with sweet and sour sauce or sweet chilli sauce. Crispy perfection! Stay updated with new recipes!Subscribe to the newsletter to hear when I post a new recipe. I’m also on YouTube (new videos every week) and Instagram (behind-the-scenes stories & beautiful food photos). This post was first published in Dec 2014. Updated in Feb 2021 with new Photos, Improvements to the recipe and with a video. Some of the links in this post may be affiliate links – which means if you buy the product I get a small commission (at no extra cost to you). If you do buy, then thank you! That’s what helps us to keep Kitchen Sanctuary running. The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors. For more information please see our Terms & Conditions.
