Coconut Shrimp

Who's a fan of coconut shrimp? I know I definitely am!
If you would have told me many many years ago to pair shrimp and coconut, I would have looked at you like you were crazy! This combo though somehow pairs so well together and it is so delightful!
I am actually not a huge seafood person but when it comes to coconut shrimp, count me in! These shrimps were a little bit of a challenge getting the oil at just the right temperature and getting the coconut and Panko coating to stick perfectly. But there are a few tips and tricks that I will share with you for getting them just right!
INGREDIENTS:
-10oz Raw medium sized shrimp
-1/3 cup Coconut flour
-1 tbsp Sea salt (divided)
-1 tsp Garlic powder
-2 Eggs
-1/4 cup Shredded coconut flakes
-3 tbsp Coconut powder
-1/4 cup Panko
-1/2 cup Coconut oil mixed with 1/2 cup olive oil to fry in
METHOD:
Wash off raw shrimp with cold water before you begin. Set on a paper towel to dry off. You can leave on the tails if the shrimp has them or cut them off before frying. I typically cut them off.
In three separate bowls, pour coconut flour, 1/2 tsp salt and garlic powder in one then mix. Whisk the 2 eggs in the second one, and lastly mix together shredded coconut flakes, coconut powder and panko in the third. Turn your frying pan on to medium high heat and pour a mixture of olive oil and coconut oil to begin. You don't have to completely fill your frying pan with oil. I did about an inch thick. You may need a little more oil as you go. As oil is heating up, begin to coat your shrimp starting with the coconut flour mixture first, then the eggs and lastly the mixture of the coconut and panko. Let pan get to the temperature first before you start to throw in the shrimp. (This step is very important so that the coating sticks to the shrimp while frying. You can also tell if the temperature is just right by throwing a small piece of butter into your pan and watching/listening to it sizzle. If it does then you're ready to go, if not wait just a few more minutes.) When ready, throw the shrimp in carefully and cook for about two minutes on both sides depending on how brown they get. (Make sure you watch your shrimp so they will not burn) When done, carefully take them out of the oil and place onto a paper towel to get excess oil off. After they cool down just a little, you can enjoy them plain or with a dipping sauce of your choice!
*Servings: 2 servings
*Prep Time: 15 mins
*Cook Time: 15/20 mins
