Home » Seafood Recipes » Lightened Up Coconut Shrimp Spring Rolls

Lightened Up Coconut Shrimp Spring Rolls

Restaurant-style Lightened Up Coconut Shrimp Spring Rolls. Homemade coconut shrimp, pan-fried in coconut oil. Serve with cucumber, bell pepper, cilantro, and Thai basil.

Lightened Up Coconut Shrimp Spring Rolls recipe - www.platingpixels.com

Coconut shrimp sometimes has a reputation for being indulgent fried appetizers, most often served at seafood restaurants or happy hour menus. It doesn’t have to be that way. Lightened-up coconut shrimp still has the same flavor and texture as the deep-fried version, but pan-frying or baking is a lighter alternative. For this Lightened Up Coconut Shrimp Spring Rolls, I’m pan-frying in coconut oil to give it a nice flaky crisp.

 

Lightened Up Coconut Shrimp Spring Rolls recipe - www.platingpixels.com

Coconut shrimp is much easier than it seems. While a bit of fun hands-on prep is required, anyone can make it at home. Start with a breading that includes Japanese-style panko crumbs and unsweetened coconut flakes for reduced sugar. This gives the coconut shrimp that signature flaky, crunch coating. Pre-dipping the shrimp in whole-wheat flour and eggs helps it stick.

You can enjoy the shrimp on its own, but Lightened Up Coconut Shrimp Spring Rolls is a complete meal. Add to spring roll wrappers, and add desired ingredients, such as cucumber, carrot, bell pepper and cilantro. Finish it off with a sweet and salty sauce for a fun restaurant-style meal at home you can feel good about.

Lightened Up Coconut Shrimp Spring Rolls recipe - www.platingpixels.com

Lightened Up Coconut Shrimp Spring Rolls recipe at-a-glance:

Flavor profiles: Fresh veggies with sweet coconut shrimp
Texture: Tender shrimp with a crispy coating and crisp veggies.

More Shrimp Recipes You Might Like

Leave a comment below and star rating if you made this recipe or want to share your thoughts.

 

Are you following me on Pinterest, InstagramFacebook, and Twitter? Also, sign up for our newsletter to get all our recipes and cooking tips.

Lightened Up Coconut Shrimp Spring Rolls recipe - www.platingpixels.com
Print
5 from 5 votes

Lightened Up Coconut Shrimp Spring Rolls

Homemade coconut shrimp, pan-fried in coconut oil. Rolled in a rice spring roll with cucumber, bell pepper and cilantro
Course Wraps
Cuisine Asian
Keyword fried coconut shrimp, shrimp spring roll, vietnamese shrimp spring roll
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Calories 381kcal
Servings 8
Author: Matt Ivan
Did you know? Servings and ingredient amounts can be adjusted on all my recipes. Click the green number above to change.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup whole wheat flour
  • 1 tablespoon turbinado sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1 cup whole-wheat panko crumbs
  • 1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
  • 1/4 cup coconut oil
  • 12 ounces peeled and deveined shrimp, tails removed
  • 8 round spring roll skins
  • 1 large red bell pepper, thinly sliced
  • 1/2 medium cucumber, thinly sliced
  • Cilantro and Thai basil, as garnish

Instructions

  • Combine flour, sugar, salt and pepper in medium bowl. Place eggs in a separate bowl. Combine panko crumbs and flower in a third bowl.
  • Dredge shrimp in flour mixture, then egg, then panko mixture to create the breadinging.
  • Heat coconut oil in a large pan to medium heat. Add shrimp and cook both sides about 4 minutes each, or until browned and cooked through. Remove and lay shrimp on a paper towel to drain.
  • Place spring roll skins in warm water to soften then lay on a flat surface. Add about 3 shrimp, plus bell pepper, cucumber, cilantro and Thai basil to each. Tightly roll and serve with dipping sauce if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Lightened Up Coconut Shrimp Spring Rolls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 381 Calories from Fat 153
% Daily Value*
Fat 17g26%
Saturated Fat 12g75%
Cholesterol 54mg18%
Sodium 357mg16%
Potassium 213mg6%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 4g17%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 7g14%
Vitamin A 725IU15%
Vitamin C 27mg33%
Calcium 28mg3%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Like this recipe?Visit @platingpixels on Pinterest to discover more. Pin it with button below to save recipe for later.
Don't forget to leave a comment below and rate this recipe if you like it →
Appetizer Recipes | Recipes | Seafood Recipes

Similar Posts

10 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    These spring rolls were so delicious! Loved by the whole family, we will definitely be making them again soon!

  2. 5 stars
    These are such a perfect mix of light and indulgent! I love how many options there are to customize the fillings too.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating