EASY Creamy Coconut Shrimp Recipe (Chinese Buffet Style!)
Experience the delightful fusion of flavors in this EASY Creamy Coconut Shrimp Recipe (Chinese Buffet Style!). This dish combines crispy shrimp coated in a luscious sweet coconut sauce, making it perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. With its quick 30-minute preparation time, you’ll impress your family and friends without spending hours in the kitchen. The balance of creamy sweetness and crispy texture is sure to be a hit at any gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately four people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 1 egg white
- ½ tsp soy sauce
- 1 cup cornstarch
- Neutral cooking oil (for frying)
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 2 tbsp sweetened condensed milk
- Pinch of salt
- 2 tbsp mayonnaise
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Freshly chopped green onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- If using frozen shrimp, thaw them completely, rinse under cold water, and pat dry. In a bowl, mix shrimp with egg white and soy sauce.
- Dredge shrimp in cornstarch until well-coated.
- Heat enough oil in a wok or deep frying pot over medium heat. Fry shrimp in batches for about 4–5 minutes until golden brown. Remove and place on a wire rack.
- In another skillet, combine coconut milk, sweetened condensed milk, and salt over medium-low heat. Stir for about 3–4 minutes until mixed well, then add mayonnaise and vanilla extract. Mix until thickened.
- Toss crispy shrimp in the creamy sauce before serving or brush the sauce on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 150mg