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Key West Coconut Shrimp Bites
Savoroid Pacific & Coastal
Designed specifically for the air fryer.

Key West Coconut Shrimp Bites

Recipe made for PelicanPassageBob
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KEY WEST SELECT BLEND Buy now from Salted Perfection $16

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Whenever I smell lime and toasted coconut, I’m back on a rickety wooden pier in the Florida Keys, watching the sunset turn the water into liquid gold. These bites are that memory on a plate—sweet, tangy, and perfectly crisp, just like that warm coastal breeze. They bring a little bit of that sunshine into your kitchen, no matter where you are.

Regional Influences
Made to serve: 8+
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Ingredients

  • 2 lbs Large shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 3 tbsp Salted Perfection Key West Select Blend
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
  • 1/2 cup Unsweetened shredded coconut
  • 2 Large eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • Cooking spray (avocado or olive oil)

Instructions

  1. Pat the shrimp completely dry with paper towels to ensure the coating sticks perfectly to the surface.
  2. Set up your dredging station with three shallow bowls: one with the flour, one with the beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of the panko, shredded coconut, and the Salted Perfection Key West Select Blend.
  3. Dredge each shrimp in the flour, shaking off the excess, then dip into the egg, and finally press firmly into the coconut and panko mixture until well-coated.
  4. Preheat your air fryer to 375°F for about 3 minutes to ensure a hot start.
  5. Lightly spray the air fryer basket with oil and arrange the shrimp in a single layer, making sure they are not touching so the hot air can circulate around each bite.
  6. Air fry for 6 to 8 minutes, flipping the shrimp halfway through, until the coconut coating is a beautiful golden brown and the shrimp are opaque and tender.
  7. Transfer the hot shrimp to a serving platter and serve immediately while the crust is at its peak crunch. DUNZO!

Tony’s Fine Print

They tell me every recipe needs a little fine print, so here’s mine. I do my best to keep things straight, no surprises and no sneaky allergens. The info you see here is put together with care, capisce? But kitchens are wild places and ingredients do not always behave. Always double-check the labels on what you buy, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions. If something does not look right, trust your gut (and your doctor) before you trust me. Bottom line: I am here to guide, not to diagnose. You cook, you taste, you take responsibility.

Deal? Good. Now let’s eat.

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