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Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa Rice

Coconut Shrimp with Mango Salsa Rice

Coconut shrimp served with mango salsa and rice, creating a fresh and flavorful tropical meal.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 cup shredded coconut
  • 1 cup white rice
  • 1 ripe mango, diced
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 red bell pepper, diced
  • 1 lime, cut into wedges
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat a large frying pan over medium heat and prepare a bowl for your mango salsa.
  2. Combine Ingredients: In the bowl, combine diced mango, red bell pepper, cilantro, and the juice of one lime. Set aside.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Lightly oil the frying pan with olive oil.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Dip shrimp into shredded coconut and press to coat. Place shrimp in the pan.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Cook shrimp for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown.
  6. Finishing Touches: Fluff rice and squeeze lime juice over it. Serve shrimp on rice with salsa.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with cilantro and lime wedges. Enjoy your tropical meal!

Notes

  • Don’t overcrowd the shrimp for crispy results.
  • Use fresh mango for the best salsa.
  • Add spice with jalapeños if you prefer heat.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: Tropical
  • Diet: Low Calorie

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 400
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 400mg
  • Fat: 14g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 170mg

Keywords: Coconut shrimp, mango salsa, tropical meal, shrimp recipe