
Why This Recipe Will Break the Internet:
📸 Instagram gold – bright yellow vs. red/green salsa contrast
✈️ Tropical escape – vacation vibes in every bite
⏱ 25-minute magic – faster than beachside service
🌱 Diet-friendly – gluten-free, dairy-free options
🍤 Crispy perfection – double-coated coconut crust
Ingredients (Serves 3-4)
For the Shrimp:
- 1 lb jumbo shrimp (peeled, deveined)
- 1/2 cup rice flour
- 2 eggs (beaten)
- 1 cup shredded coconut
- 1/2 cup panko (GF if needed)
- 1 tbsp turmeric
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne
- Coconut oil for frying
For the Salsa:
- 1 ripe mango (diced)
- 1 avocado (diced)
- 1/4 red onion (finely diced)
- 1 jalapeño (seeded, minced)
- 1 lime (juiced)
- 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped)
- Salt to taste
Suggested Process Shots:
- [Flat lay of colorful raw ingredients]
- [Step-by-step breading station in small bowls]
- [Shrimp sizzling in skillet with oil bubbles]
- [Salsa mixing in glass bowl showing textures]
Step-by-Step Perfection
1. Prep Shrimp (10 mins)
- Set up breading station: flour → eggs → coconut mix
- Dredge shrimp thoroughly, chill 5 mins
2. Make Salsa (7 mins)
- Gently combine all salsa ingredients
- Chill until serving
3. Cook Shrimp (8 mins)
- Heat 1/4″ coconut oil to 350°F
- Fry 2-3 mins per side until golden
- Drain on rack