Coconut shrimp recipe

Ingredients: 1 pound large raw shrimp (peeled and deveined, tails on) 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 2 large eggs 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut 1 cup panko breadcrumbs Vegetable oil (for frying) Instructions: Prepare the Shrimp: Pat the shrimp dry with paper towels. In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, and pepper. In another bowl, beat the eggs. In a third bowl, combine the shredded coconut and panko breadcrumbs. Coat the Shrimp: Dredge each shrimp in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess. Dip the shrimp into the beaten eggs, then coat with the coconut-panko mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Fry the Shrimp: Heat about 1/2 inch of vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.