Description
Looking for a quick dinner that feels special without the stress? This Coconut Crisp Shrimp with Springy Rice is an easy recipe packed with crispy texture, bold tropical flavor, and satisfying comfort. Juicy shrimp are pan-seared and tossed with golden toasted coconut, garlic, and soy sauce, then served over fluffy jasmine rice. It’s the perfect solution when you want dinner ideas that are both exciting and fast—think weeknight meals, quick seafood recipes, or healthy-ish comfort food. This dish is a great addition to your rotation of food ideas and works equally well as a healthy snack or light dinner.
Ingredients
1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
1 cup unsweetened coconut flakes
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cups cooked jasmine rice
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives or parsley
Instructions
1. Thaw shrimp if frozen and pat them very dry with paper towels. Season with salt, pepper, and optional chili flakes.
2. In a large skillet, heat 1 tablespoon butter and 1/2 tablespoon olive oil over medium heat. Add coconut flakes and toast for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently until golden. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, add remaining butter and oil over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sauté for 2–3 minutes per side until opaque and crisp on the edges.
4. Add minced garlic to the pan in the last minute of cooking. Stir until fragrant.
5. Return toasted coconut to the skillet. Add soy sauce and toss to coat everything evenly. Cook for 1 more minute.
6. Serve over warm jasmine rice. Sprinkle with fresh chives or parsley and enjoy immediately.
Notes
Use unsweetened coconut for best results—sweetened versions can burn and taste overly sugary.
Pat the shrimp dry to ensure they sear well and stay crisp.
Add garlic only in the last minute of cooking to avoid bitterness from burning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-Sauté
- Cuisine: Tropical/Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
Keywords: quick dinner, coconut shrimp, easy recipe, food ideas, shrimp rice bowl