Coconut Shrimp

I had some leftover shrimp that I needed to cook before they went bad.  So I decided to make Coconut Shrimp.  Once the shrimp is prepared and everything is in place, it is pretty simple to put together.

Coconut Shrimp

1 lb. shrimp peeled, deveined, butterflied
1 c. flour
1 T. cornstarch
1/2 t. cayenne
1/2 t. garlic powder
1/2 t. onion powder
1/2 t. salt
1/2 t. pepper
1 egg beaten
2 c. shredded coconut
2 c. oil for frying (I used coconut oil)

Directions

In a bowl, mix flour, cornstarch, cayenne, garlic & onion powder, salt and pepper.  In another bowl lightly beat egg.  Put the coconut into a third bowl.  Heat oil in a med. sized saucepan so that when you drop a piece of coconut into oil it should start to sizzle.  Dip shrimp into flour mixture, then into egg mixture, and lastly coat completely with the coconut.  Gently drop shrimp into oil and cook till golden brown.  When shrimp is cooked, put onto a plate lined with paper towels to soak up the excess oil.

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