Coconut Sesame Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    3 cups coconut
    1/2 cup white sesame seeds
    3 -4 tablespoons black sesame seeds
    1 cup panko breadcrumbs
    1/2 cup cornstarch
    2 lbs raw shrimp
    3 eggs
    sea salt, white pepper and cayenne
    oil (for frying)
Preparation
    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.
    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.
    Deep fry at 320-350 degrees until golden brown, about 60 seconds, and drain on a rack.

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