Ingredients
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 large eggs beaten
- 1 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- ½ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 1 pound large shrimp peeled and deveined with tails attached
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare three bowls for the breading process: one with flour seasoned with salt and pepper, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mixture of shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs.
- Dredge each shrimp in the flour, then dip into the egg, then coat with the coconut panko mixture, pressing to adhere. Place the breaded shrimp on a plate.
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Fry the shrimp in batches until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side. Drain on paper towels and serve immediately.
