Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients

• •1 lb shrimp, peeled with tails on
• •1/2 cup flour
• •1/2 tsp salt
• •2 eggs, beaten
• •1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• •1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• •2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Steps

1. 1.Pat the shrimp completely dry, then dredge each one in the flour mixed with salt, shaking off the excess - dry shrimp hold the coating far better than wet ones.
2. 2.Dip in the beaten egg, then press into a mixed coating of the shredded coconut and panko - the panko is what keeps the crust crisp while the coconut caramelizes, rather than using coconut alone.
3. 3.Heat the oil to 350°F and fry the shrimp in batches for 2-3 minutes until golden - frying at the right temperature is what keeps the crust from turning soggy.
4. 4.Drain on paper towels.
5. 5.Serve with a sweet chili dipping sauce.