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Coconut shrimp po' boy

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Mix the flour with black pepper, Spanish paprika, chili powder, celery salt and a pinch of kosher salt.
  • all-purpose flour
  • black pepper
  • Spanish paprika
  • chili powder
  • celery salt
  • kosher salt
  • 1 whole whole egg
  • milk
In a separate bowl beat the egg with a splash of milk for about a minute.
  • sweetened coconut
  • breadcrumbs
In another bowl combine the sweetened coconut and breadcrumbs; for a more even fried texture, blend them in a food processor first.
  • large 15 to 20 count shrimp
Coat the peeled, deveined shrimp in the seasoned flour, then the egg, then a generous coat of coconut crumbs.
  • canola oil
Fry several at a time without crowding the pot, in canola oil at 375F, two to three minutes until golden and the bubbles mostly subside.
Blot off excess grease with a towel and season with a pinch of salt straight out of the fryer.
  • salt
  • 1 whole split top bun
  • spicy mayo or crema
  • fennel tops
  • cilantro
  • basil
Toast the bun, smear spicy mayo or crema down the middle, add the shrimp, and finish with fennel tops, cilantro and basil; shredded lettuce is optional.