Fried Coconut Shrimp

Ingredients

• 2 large eggs
• 1/3 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
• Vegetable oil (for frying)
• 1 pound 16-20 count peeled and deveined shrimp (tail-on, butterflied*)
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (plus additional for sprinkling after frying)
• Coconut Shrimp Sauce (for serving (optional))