Coconut Shrimp

1 1/2 pounds large shrimp - peeled and deveined

3/4 cup all-purpose flour

3/4 cup cornstarch

1 tablespoon salt

1/2 tablespoon ground white pepper

2 tablespoons vegetable oil

1 cup ice water

2 cups shredded coconut

vegatable oil for frying

Peel, devein and wash shrimp. Dry well on paper towels. Mix together flour, cornstarch, salt and white pepper. Add 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil and the ice water. Stir to blend. Pour the coconut into a shallow pan. Dip the shrimp one at a time into the batter, then roll the shrimp in the coconut. Once coated, place each shrimp into a frying pan of oil heated to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Fry the shrimp in the hot oil until golden brown.