Coconut Shrimp

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• 1 pound medium-large fresh shrimp, cleaned, shelled, and butterflied
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 cup water
• 2/3 cup cornstarch
• 7 ounces flaked coconut (can process in a blender for a few seconds)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup flour

Preparation

Step 1

Mix eggs and water. Set aside. Place 1/3 cup of cornstarch in bowl for dusting of shrimp. Mix in separate bowl 1/3 cup of cornstarch, coconut, sugar, salt, and flour, blend well. Heat oil for deep frying. Roll shrimp in cornstarch, then in egg wash, then finally roll in coconut mixture. Place shrimp in hot oil and deep fry until done. Shrimp will float to the top when cooked. Take care not to overcook shrimp.