Outback Steakhouse Coconut Shrimp Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound large shrimp (16-20 count), peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 large eggs, beaten
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
• Vegetable oil, for frying (neutral oil with high smoke point)
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons apricot preserves or jam
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)