Ingredients
1 pound medium to large fresh shrimp, cleaned, shelled, butterflied
2 eggs
1/4 cups water
2/3 cups cornstarch
1 (7 ounce) package flaked coconut **Blending makes smoother
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cups flour
Instructions
Mix eggs and water. Set aside.
Place 1/3 cup of cornstarch in bowl for dusting of shrimp.
Mix in separate bowl remaining 1/3 cup cornstarch, coconut, sugar, salt and flour; blend well.
Heat oil (284 deg) for deep-frying. Roll shrimp in cornstarch, dip in egg wash, then 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. (6 minutes)
Pair with Pineapple Dipping Sauce