COCONUT SHRIMP WITH A KICK - BAKED OR FRIED

Steps:

• Combine cornstarch, salt and cayenne in a shallow dish.
• Beat egg whites in a mixing bowl until stiff peaks form.
• Place coconut in a zipper bag or on a plate.
• Make a slit down inner curve of shrimp and press lightly to flatten shrimp.
• Coat shrimp with cornstarch mixture.
• Holding each shrimp by the tail dip in egg mixture.
• Coat shrimp with coconut.
• To FRY: in hot oil (375°F) fry shrimp a few at a time for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes on each side- or until golden brown- don't overcook! Drain on paper towels or a clean brown paper bag.
• To BAKE: in a 450°F oven bake shrimp on a lightly oiled baking sheet for 12-14 minutes or until brown turning once.