Coconut Crusted Shrimp

12 tiger shrimp, with tails attached
1 ½ cups flour
3 large eggs, beaten
1 ½ cups Panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
1 ½ cups sweetened shredded coconut flakes
vegetable oil (for frying)

Peel, clean, devein shrimp and dust with flour. Dip shrimp into egg wash, then press shrimp into Panko and coconut; turn shrimp over and press into Panko and coconut again to coat both sides.

Refrigerate shrimp for about 2 hours prior to frying.

Pour enough oil into heavy large pot to reach a depth of 2 inches; heat to 350°F. Working in batches, add shrimp to hot oil; deep-fry until cooked through, about 1 minute.

Using tongs or slotted spoon, transfer shrimp to paper towels to drain. Arrange shrimp on platter.