Crispy Coconut Shrimp Tacos
Crispy coconut-breaded shrimp tuck into warm corn tortillas with a tropical snap, balanced by a juicy pineapple–avocado salsa and a tangy cilantro-lime crema. Each bite blends sweet notes of coconut and pineapple with a gentle heat and cool, herby richness. Perfect for a bright weeknight dinner or a festive taco night.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crispy Coconut Shrimp Tacos, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityFair
- 56 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 83
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 41
- Performance
- 43
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Pat the shrimps dry with paper towels.
- 3
In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper. In another shallow bowl, whisk the egg with the coconut milk. In a third shallow bowl, stir together the panko and shredded coconut.
- 4
With the basket inserted in the appliance, preheat the air fryer to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 10 minutes. Preheat the oven to 170 degrees F (77 degrees C) (or use the warm setting).
- 5
Working in batches, dredge the shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip the shrimp in the egg mixture, letting excess drip off, then toss the shrimp in the panko mixture, pressing gently to help it stick. Place the breaded shrimp on a large plate and generously spray the tops and sides with cooking spray.
- 6
Generously coat the air-fryer basket with cooking spray. Arrange half of the shrimp in the prepared basket without crowding. Air-fry until the shrimp are golden brown and crispy, shaking the basket or turning the shrimp once halfway through, 7 to 9 minutes. Transfer the cooked shrimp to a baking sheet and keep them in the warm oven while you cook the remaining shrimp.
- 7
For the salsa, combine the pineapple, avocado, bell pepper, red onion, cilantro, lime juice, and hot sauce in a small bowl.
- 8
For the crema, combine the sour cream, cilantro, mayonnaise, lime juice, and salt in a small bowl.
- 9
Divide the hot coconut shrimp (about two per tortilla) among the tortillas. Spoon the salsa over the shrimp and top with the crema. Serve right away with more hot sauce if you like.
- Calories 700.38 kcal High 35%
- Protein 31.49 g Good Source 63%
- Carbohydrate 88.25 g 32%
- Total Fat 25.6 g High 33%
- Saturated Fat 14.45 g High 72%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 261.11 mg High 87%
- Sodium 1114.7 mg High 48%
- Dietary Fiber 16.47 g Good Source 59%
- Total Sugars 11.4 g --
- Added Sugars 0.32 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 136.05 mg Moderate 10%
- Iron 4.5 mg Good Source 25%
- Potassium 571.68 mg Moderate 12%
- Vitamin A 122.9 mcg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin C 49.5 mg Good Source 55%
- Vitamin D 0.41 mcg Low Source 2%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Eggs 🥚
- Milk 🥛
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Corn 🌽
About This Recipe
Crispy Coconut Shrimp Tacos is made with 19 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Avocado, Black Pepper, and Colossal Shrimp. Each serving provides about 700.38 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crispy Coconut Shrimp Tacos made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Avocado, Black Pepper, Colossal Shrimp, Cooking Spray. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crispy Coconut Shrimp Tacos?
- About 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 700.38 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crispy Coconut Shrimp Tacos easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 19 ingredients and 9 steps.
- Is Crispy Coconut Shrimp Tacos healthy?
- Crispy Coconut Shrimp Tacos has an easyChef Pro health score of 45/100. Per serving, it provides 700.38 calories and 31.49 g of protein, or 63% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1114.7 mg (48% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 14.45 g (72% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Eggs, Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten and Corn, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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