Coconut Sesame Shrimp

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 cups coconut
• 1/2 cup sesame seeds
• 3 -4 tablespoons black sesame seeds
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 lbs raw shrimp
• 3 eggs
• sea salt, pepper and cayenne
• oil (for frying)

Recipe

• 1 toss coconut with sesame seeds and panko, season with a combination of sea salt, pepper and pinches of cayenne to taste. season the cornstarch with sea salt and pepper. beat egg until frothy. set up a breading line in this order: peeled shrimp, cornstarch, egg, coconut/sesame crumbs and a platter.
• 2 with one hand, dredge shrimp in seasoned cornstarch and dip in egg; drain off excess egg and drop in coconut crumbs. with the other hand, coat shrimp well in crumbs and place on platter. repeat with all shrimp.
• 3 deep fry at 320-350 degrees until golden brown, about 60 seconds, and drain on a rack.